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  1. Changing the Colors of the Allocation Codes

    Underneath the settings subheading you can go to the allocation codes page. On this page you can edit many different items with the allocation codes. Below is a step by step guideline for changing the colors of the allocation codes. Step 1: L...
  2. 09/02/2024 SIPS software update

    On 09/02/2024 the following updates were released in SIPS: What was updated: The Social Security payout estimates were updated to align with the payout values published https://www.ssa.gov/oact/ProgData/ar_drc.html SIPS now includes COLA a...
  3. Condense/Uncondense Feature on the Cash Flow and Tax Advisor Page

    The condense/uncondensed button on the Cash Flow and Tax Advisor page is a feature that will condense or expand the display of income, expenses, and the income taxes on the page.  This feature enables advisors  to hide unpopulated rows within the...
  4. Understanding a Structured Income Plan that has a Target Income and an After Tax Target Columns

    Below is an explanation of what each column represents when a structured income plan has a target income, income tax, and planned distributions columns within the plan. Step 1: Initial Plan Date: This date represents the first day of the structu...
  5. Deleting a Case

    Deleting a case in SIPS can be a crucial task, whether it's for correcting errors, removing outdated data, or ensuring data security. Before deleting any data, it is wise to back up your data.    This ensures that you can restore the case if need...
  6. Income Data Table within the Manage Account Page

    To change any information about the accounts is done through the Manage Account page. To change any information about the income to the accounts it is done through selecting a structured income type and the income data table. Below are instructio...
  7. Changing Your Password Through The Settings Option

    Within SIPS you can reset your password through the settings options. Below is a step-by-step guideline on resetting your password through the settings option. Step 1: Login: Log into SIPS. Step 2: Settings: Click on the Setting header...
  8. How to Show QCDs in SIPS to Maximize Charitable Giving

    In this video, you will see how to use the Advanced Tax Calculation features in SIPS to model Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).   QCDs are a powerful tool for clients looking to make charitable donations while reducing their taxable inco...
  9. Advisor Notes

    This page in the SIPS program is a place where you can write out the advisor notes.   What you put into this page will show up when you do a report and you click on the notes option.   Below is a step-by-step guide on how to filter the informatio...
  10. Incomes

    Within the Client Dashboard, the Income page is where you can enter the client’s income information. Below is a step-by-step guide for entering data into the Incomes page. Step 1: Edit: Click on the edit button below the Incomes heading. ...