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dynamics-gp/installation/word-templates.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: theley502
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.reviewer: theley
 ms.author: theley
-ms.date: 2/12/2025
+ms.date: 3/30/2026
 ---
 
 # Word Templates in Dynamics GP
@@ -483,7 +483,9 @@ In Dynamics GP, the configuration window allows you to enable a specific form(s)
 
 ## If the issue is happening for ALL Word Template Reports:
 
-In 2020 there was an Office security update that changed how XML files are read in Microsoft Word.  Since Word Templates in Microsoft Dynamics GP rely on passing Report Writer fields to Microsoft Word via XML, this caused Word Templates to fail when printing with Unreadable Content errors.  There is a history recorded on this issue in the following post. 
+> [!NOTE]
+> There have been a few cases where you upgrade to 18.8 and you may notice with word templates that the XML source for the report and field selections are all blank.
+> If your environment is still running SQL Server 2016, that is likely the cause of the issue. To make changes to templates, upgrading to SQL Server 2022 or later is recommended.
 
 [Word Templates will not Email/Print after Office Update](https://community.dynamics.com/blogs/post/?postid=1981a7ea-2d02-4ec9-be17-02620c23d6d9)
 

dynamics-gp/payroll/US19JanTaxR1.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: theley502
 ms.topic: article
 ms.reviewer: jswymer
 ms.author: theley
-ms.date: 2/12/2026
+ms.date: 4/1/2026
 ---
 # U.S. 2026 Payroll Tax Update
 
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ This tax update applies to:
 
 This article provides guidance for how to install the 2026 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Microsoft Dynamics GP and describes changes.
 
-This is the third tax update for 2026 and replaces all previous tax updates. It includes State tax table changes that take effect January 1, 2026. 
+This is the fourth tax update for 2026 and replaces all previous tax updates. It includes State tax table changes that take effect January 1, 2026. 
 
 This document assumes that you are familiar with the Microsoft Dynamics GP U.S. Payroll module.
 
@@ -28,7 +28,35 @@ Check out these blogs for documentation on how you calculate payroll taxes in Mi
 
 [Tips to install the U.S. Payroll Tax Update](https://community.dynamics.com/blogs/post/?postid=dbc1295b-297f-4441-aa2f-7c2502bffc97)
 
-## Changes in February Round 3 update (Target Release 2/27/2026)
+## Changes in April Round 4 update (Released 4/7/2026)
+
+- West Virginia
+
+### Withholding changes for West Virginia
+
+The Personal Exemption amount is $2,000 For all filing status.
+
+Withholding rates for taxpayers filing as PM (Percentage Method) are as follows:
+
+| If Over     | But Not Over     | Tax Amount     | Tax Rate | On Excess Over     |
+|-------------|------------------|----------------|----------|--------------------|
+| 0           | 10,000           | 0              | 2.11%    | 0                  |
+| 10,000      | 25,000           | 211.00         | 2.81%    | 10,000             |
+| 25,000      | 40,000           | 632.50         | 3.16%    | 25,000             |
+| 40,000      | 60,000           | 1,106.50       | 4.22%    | 40,000             |
+| 60,000      | and over         | 1,950.50       | 4.58%    | 60,000             |
+
+Withholding rates for taxpayers filing as TE (Two Earner Option) are as follows:
+
+| If Over     | But Not Over     | Tax Amount     | Tax Rate | On Excess Over     |
+|-------------|------------------|----------------|----------|--------------------|
+| 0           | 7,500            | 0              | 2.11%    | 0                  |
+| 7,500       | 18,750           | 158.25         | 2.81%    | 7,500              |
+| 18,750      | 30,000           | 474.38         | 3.16%    | 18,750             |
+| 30,000      | 45,000           | 829.88         | 4.22%    | 30,000             |
+| 45,000      | and over         | 1,462.88       | 4.58%    | 45,000             |
+
+## Changes in February Round 3 update (Released 2/27/2026)
 
 - Maryland
 
@@ -944,7 +972,7 @@ Before you begin, ask all Microsoft Dynamics GP users to exit the application un
 
 4. Choose Process to start the update.
 
-5. Verify that the latest Payroll tax table update has been installed. Choose Microsoft Dynamics GP menu \>\> Tools \>\> Setup \>\> System \>\> Payroll Tax. The Last Tax Update value should be *1/20/2026*.
+5. Verify that the latest Payroll tax table update has been installed. Choose Microsoft Dynamics GP menu \>\> Tools \>\> Setup \>\> System \>\> Payroll Tax. The Last Tax Update value should be *4/7/2026*.
 
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