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SWIFT Update December 23, 2021


Notice on New Local Taxes

The Minnesota Department of Revenue will be administering the following new sales and use taxes effective January 1, 2022: Roseau County 0.5% Sales and Use Tax.

The sales and use tax rate changes apply to sales made on or after January 1, 2022. They will be in addition to all other taxes in effect. Local sales tax applies to retail sales made and taxable services provided within the local taxing area (county/city limits). The tax applies to the same items that are taxable under the Minnesota sales and use tax law.

Purchase orders entered in SWIFT on or after January 1, 2022 will calculate the new tax rates for each county/city. Existing purchase orders and/or their vouchers will need to be adjusted to pay the correct tax if delivery occurs after various dates. Please note that the dates will be different based on whether goods or construction materials are being delivered. Check the tax notice for the affected city for the correct dates.

For assistance in changing the sales tax on a PO, please consult the Update the Sales Tax Settings on an Existing Purchase Order Quick Reference Guide.


Impact of the New Local Tax on Accounts Payable

Vouchers entered in SWIFT on or after the tax effective date will calculate the new tax rates for each county/city if the Invoice Date is on or after the tax effective date. If the Invoice Date is before the tax effective date, SWIFT will exclude the new tax rates. Please review the tax calculation carefully prior to payment on all vouchers with Ship To locations within these jurisdictions.

Please see the Minnesota Department of Revenue tax notice for the appropriate city for guidance in handling orders and payments during the transition period:

https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/2021-10/General_Notice_Roseau_Co.pdf

SWIFT will be updated with the new tax codes for all existing Ship To addresses located in the affected cities. New purchase orders, created on or after Friday, January 1, 2022, will calculate the new rate of tax for the ship to addresses within those counties/cities. Existing purchase orders may or may not need to have the tax code updated on the PO, if the payment can be processed during any allowed grace period(s). Again, see the general notice for each county/city.

Previously any Ship To addresses in affected cities may have used the tax code of 0000, State Tax only. To calculate the new combined rate, state and local tax rate, the tax code(s) on the purchase order must be updated to the new tax code(s) from the 0000 tax code. Because of the various transition rules, these codes will not be updated by SWIFT and must be updated by the purchase order buyer.


SWIFT Help Desk Hot Topic: Adjust Tax on Dispatched POs

SWIFT Help Desk Hot Topics feature Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) answered by the SWIFT Help Desk. Use these as a friendly reminder of a process or as an opportunity to learn something new!.

Question: How do I adjust dispatched purchase orders to correct the tax when there are new sales and use taxes?

Answer: Update the Tax Code on Schedule Lines on dispatched purchase orders that are impacted by the tax increase or decrease. The Minnesota Department of Revenue will provide the details of the tax change. Look at the dates, type of purchase, and other requirements from the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s announcement. For a demonstration of this update in SWIFT, view the Update Tax Codes on Existing Purchase Order video.


EPM Data Warehouse Training  

Are you new to the EPM Data Warehouse and need basic information about SWIFT reports? Do you have questions about which EPM Data Warehouse reports can give you the SWIFT information you need? The SWIFT Training team is offering support for SWIFT reports in the EPM Data Warehouse.

  • One-On-One Sessions: Request a one-on-one session with a SWIFT trainer for SWIFT reports by emailing your request to: [email protected]
  • Online Labs: Sign up for an informal, online lab based on a SWIFT topic. These informal, online labs provide training on a SWIFT topic and then allow you to try it along with the SWIFT trainer. Request to be added to the online lab by emailing [email protected]

Lab Topic

Description

Date 

Time

Use the OBIEE Data Dictionary Lab

Learn about this tool to find SWIFT datasets in the EPM Data Warehouse.

Jan. 11, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Use Standard Reports Lab

Get an overview of the SWIFT reports on the Statewide dashboards. Learn about how to edit a standard report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders.

Jan. 12, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Create and Save the MFR Report Lab

Learn about a standard Manager’s Financial Report (MFR) from the Statewide dashboard. Edit the report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders.

Jan. 25, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Set up My Dashboard Lab

Gain an overview of My Dashboard. Learn how to add SWIFT reports to it.

Jan. 26, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Create and Save the All Expenditures Report Lab*

Learn about a standard All Expenditures Report from the Statewide dashboard. Edit the report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders.

Feb. 09, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Create and Save the All Receipts Report Lab*

Learn about a standard All Receipts Report from the Statewide dashboard. Edit the report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders.

Feb. 22, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Understand the SWIFT Data in the EPM Data Warehouse Webinar

Learn about the structure of canned reports and ways to get the intended SWIFT data effectively and accurately before running or updating reports.

Feb. 24, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

*Note: Prior to taking the specialized report labs, we recommend taking the Use Standards Reports lab.


SWIFT Training

The SWIFT Training team offers online training through webinars, training guides, video tutorials, eLearning, and one-on-one sessions.

  • Webinars: Enroll in upcoming webinars on Learning Management. See Upcoming Webinars below. Webinars run 60 to 120 minutes and include live demos of SWIFT processes.
  • Training Guides and Video Tutorials: Find quick reference guides and a user guide on our Training Guides page and video tutorials on our Training Videos page.
  • Introduction to SWIFT eLearning: This online class demonstrates how to navigate SWIFT, use SWIFT reporting tools, and find additional SWIFT resources. After learning this material at your own pace and passing the quiz, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion.
  • One-On-One Sessions: Request a one-on-one session with a SWIFT trainer by emailing us at [email protected].

Upcoming Webinars

To enroll in a SWIFT webinar or eLearning class, sign in to the Self Service or Admin Portal and select the Learning Management tile.

  1. On the Find Learning tile, enter “SWIFT” in the search field, and press the Search button.
  2. From the Search Results, select the webinar you would like to take.
  3. Press the Enroll button, and check your email later for an invitation with instructions on how to attend the webinar.

Currently, there are seats still available for the following webinars and eLearning.

Module

Webinars/eLearning

Date 

Time 

INTRO

Introduction to SWIFT eLearning

Anytime

Self-Paced Class

KK

Budget Journal Administration webinar

Jan 19, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

BI

Billing Part 1 webinar

Feb 01, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

BI

Billing Part 2 webinar

Feb 03, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

PO

Overview of Purchase Orders webinar

Feb. 08, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

AR

Create, Correct, and Verify Direct Journal Deposits webinar

Feb. 15, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

AR

Enter Deposits and Apply Payments for SWIFT Invoices webinar

Feb. 16, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

AR

Use Maintenance Worksheets to Manage Customer Accounts webinar

Feb. 17, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

AP

Create Vouchers in the Accounts Payable webinar

Feb. 23, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

SC

Supplier Contracts - Create Contract Shell webinar

Mar. 08, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

SC

Supplier Contracts - Import Contract Document and Process it for eSignatures webinar

Mar. 15, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.


SWIFT Help Desk

Contact the SWIFT Help Desk for any SWIFT-related questions or issues.

Email[email protected]

Phone: 651-201-8100, option 2

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed holidays)

When contacting the SWIFT Help Desk, make sure to include details about your question or issue, including:

  • Your Business Unit
  • Description of the issue/question
  • SWIFT Module (Accounts Payable, Purchase Orders, etc.)
  • Transaction ID (Voucher ID, PO ID, etc.)
  • Error message print screen

Additional assistance can be found on the SWIFT Training Guides page.


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