Definitely something to consider for next year (again). I can tell you that I had trouble with Manual Processing too. Here is how I managed to get payroll in: Put in first employee and hit Next, where you will then "sit and spin" indefinitely. Give up and close Manual Processing. Then reopen Manual Processing. You wouldn't think it saved the first employee, but when you go back in, you'll see it did - hit Next and the record you just gave up on will be there. Hit Next again to put in the second employee, where it may repeat the sit and spin. You may have to go through entire Close and reopen process again, but eventually it should let you advance to the next screen for the next employee. From there it should work (hopefully). Of course, check your Payroll Journal report carefully. Doesn't inspire much confidence in the product or results, but it gets you through.