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January 2026 Tax Update #3

2026 January ReadyPay Tax Update #3 Release Notes

Version 3.74.0.18

Released: 2026-01-16

Updated: 2026-01-20 (TAPS-1192 and TAPS-1194)

important

  • You must be using ReadyPay version 3.74.0.18 to get the tax updates.

  • There are two high impact tickets in this update. A ReadyPay Services update is being provided to you in anticipation of the IRS approving our 2025 ACA changes. See TAPS-747 for important details. Federal 941 (MeF and paper returns) fix for amounts in box 5b when employers have qualified tips. See TAPS-1192 for details.

Install Instructions​

  1. Download the ReadyPayServices_3.74.0.18.msi file from the Releases/ReadyPayDesktop folder on the EarnIn Payroll FTP server .

  2. Download the GetSsWagesWithCovid.sql file from the Releases/ReadyPayDesktop folder on the EarnIn Payroll FTP server .

  3. Stop the following services on all servers at your service bureau: Ready Pay Process Server ReadyPay .Net Process Server ReadyPay Document Transfer

  4. Backup existing config files for the "ReadyPay .Net Process Server", and "ReadyPay Document Transfer Service".

  5. Make note of the current login credentials used on the services mentioned in step 2. After the installation is complete, you should verify the logins are still intact.

  6. Install ReadyPayServices_3.74.0.18.msi on all servers running .NET Process Server and ReadyPay Document Transfer Service .

  7. Run the SQL file you downloaded in Step 2.

  8. Start the "Ready Pay Process Server" service on one classic process server in your service bureau environment.

  9. SyncUp to EarnIn Payroll to receive tax updates.

  10. Restart all classic and .Net process servers.

  11. SyncUP RPO to ReadyPay to push the tax updates to RPO.

  12. Restart your RPO process server(s).

ReadyPay Online:

EarnIn Payroll recommends you install the ReadyPay Services update as soon as is practical. This update does not require ReadyPay Services to be installed in your RPO environment during the same maintenance window.

  1. Stop the following services on all servers on the RPO side: Ready Pay Process Server ReadyPay .Net Process Server

  2. Backup existing config files for the "ReadyPay .Net Process Server".

  3. Make note of the current login credentials used on the services mentioned in step 2. After the installation is complete, you should verify the logins are still intact.

  4. Install ReadyPayServices_3.74.0.18.msi on all servers running .NET Process Server. DO NOT install the ReadyPay Document Transfer Service on RPO .

  5. Run the GetSsWagesWithCovid.sql file.

  6. Restart all services that were stopped in step 1.

Release Notes​

TicketRelease Notes
TAPS-747ACA eFile schema and paper returns have been updated for 2025. Note: As of Jan 20, 2026 the IRS has not processed our test files. Do not process and submit any ACA eFiles until EarnIn Payroll notifies you that the IRS has approved our file changes.
TAPS-1192Federal 941 paper and eFile returns now report the correct amounts for box 5b for employers who have amounts attached to the new QualTips earning code that are used to report qualified tips for 2025.
TAPS-1194Federal 943 MeF has been updated to address a file schema issue for semiweekly depositors.
TAPS-1167NY SUI wage base has been updated to 17,600.00, effective 1/1/2026. This change was made due a recent state revision.
TAPS-1181W-2 MMRef processing of state copies now works correctly when a company also has W2PR forms.