Skype running in the background

Hi, So today I downloaded the Skype for desktop version in Windows 8.1, because the metro verson is not available anymore. It doesn't make much a difference to me, however I don't like that I now have to see Skype on my taskbar all the time as an open program. I would like to have it running in the background in case I am getting any messages or calls, but I would like to only have it visible in the notifications area, not on the taskbar. Is there a settings that I am missing?

I found it... It's under tools ->options-> advanced

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