Sage introduces the launch of Sage 50 Accounting U.S. Edition 2026.
Sage 50 2026 introduces AR Automation, payroll super catchup, expanded banking integration, and key usability improvements. View a list of all the product improvements below.
View the full Sage 50 2026 Release Document.
New Features in Sage 50 2026.1
| Pro | Premium | Quantum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Document Capture: Cut vendor invoice processing time in half. AI Document Capture extracts, classifies, and enters purchase invoices and credit memos within Sage 50 to save time, improve accuracy, and reduce paperwork.1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Log in to Sage 50 using your Sage account: Unify your authentication across the Sage ecosystem with a single log-in for quick and secure access – now available for Sage 50. No more managing multiple credentials.3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Get paid faster with integrated payment processing: Simplify payment processing in Sage 50. Accept credit card and ACH payments directly from your accounting software while giving customers convenient ways to pay. Reduce manual data entry with automatic payment posting and reconciliation, save time on collections, and improve cash flow with a seamless, integrated payment experience. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
New Features in Sage 50 2026.0
| Pro | Premium | Quantum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automate your accounts receivable workflows: With AR Automation for Sage 50, you can share invoices with customers, send payment reminders, and automatically collect payments. Improve your business cashflow, reduce manual admin work, and get paid faster. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Super catchup in payroll: You can now specify if employees between the ages of 60 and 63 are eligible to make super catchup contributions. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Special fields in payroll: Sage has expanded the number of special fields that can be included for allowances and additional withholding. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Expanded banking integration: Sage 50 now supports expanded banking integration, enabling seamless and secure connections to a wide range of financial institutions. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Looking Ahead to the Future
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