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Making changes to Dynamics GP while prepping for a future move: New payroll deductions
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By now, we’re all aware of Microsoft’s GP end-of-service, which they announced in late 2024. While the end of mainstream support is still a way off (September 2029), those still using Dynamics GP may already be encountering situations that require workarounds or process adjustments. As a Microsoft partner dedicated to serving our Dynamics GP clients, we are here to help with this hurdle and all others to come. This assistance includes finding ways to get the most out of GP while still ensuring a fruitful move—whenever you decide to make that move.
Changing business processes and systems can sometimes be chaotic and stressful. This blog series aims to help make your transition away from Dynamics GP (whenever you choose to move) a little easier.
It doesn’t matter if you are thinking about transitioning now or in 3 years. In any case, opportunities will present themselves that may help you break up some of the transition stress and possibly extend the usefulness of your current Dynamics GP at the same time. Whenever possible, adopt a long-term mindset when considering changes to your current processes and systems. Thinking long-term will save you time and, likely, money down the line. If you have to implement a new extension, for example, to bridge the gap in functionality until you upgrade your ERP.
A good example of this relates to payroll processing changes, which we’ll cover briefly.
What we cover:
Why is this change needed?
There are many other reasons to consider a payroll change now rather than wait for a major accounting system change.
You may be reaching a point where you’ve grown, and GP just doesn’t handle your payroll anymore.
You want to offer a self-serve employee portal for paycheck, deduction changes, and other things that would reduce requests of your accounting staff.
The HR features in a newer payroll system are much better than the HR functions you have access to in GP.
However, if you plan to transition from GP, this is the ideal time to research third-party payroll providers and choose one that supports both GP and Business Central. You will need to implement a payroll solution for Business Central anyway. Why not start now and take payroll considerations off your list today? It will be one less thing to deal with later.
Payroll Changes: MN Paid Family & Medical Leave Requirements
Recently, the new Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave requirements went into effect at the start of 2026.
As with many tax and income-related laws, this impacts your payroll process in any ERP solution, including Dynamics GP. With no new updates to Dynamics GP, it’s important to stay informed about upcoming changes and apply them properly.
In its simplest form, this is pretty easy to implement in GP. You need to track the employer portion and add your employee deduction if you choose to have the employee share in the cost. If you are tracking PTO in Dynamics GP, you will need to make some adjustments there as well. Adding this deduction is similar to others that have been done previously. Add the percentage in the correct field, assign a GL account for tracking, and assign the code to the employee record.
Image: Deduction setup page in Dynamics GP
A tax change is just one example, but there are many other reasons to consider a payroll change now rather than wait for a major accounting system change.
Many of our GP clients are taking advantage of these opportunities as they plan their move from Dynamics GP to Dynamics Business Central. As needs arise for your organization, we encourage you to think in both the short- and long-term: What will solve your Dynamics GP needs now and position you well for a future in Business Central or whatever other ERP you choose. Keep checking back at the Syvantis blog, where we will continue this discussion with other business process changes and our migration-minded suggestions.
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