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Withholding Bulk Filing
A-1/A-6 Bulk File Layout
After you have selected the file type, the next step is describing the fields in your file using the File Layout Screen. This is a brief overview of the File Layout to help you become more familiar with the information needed to file. More detailed instructions are available on the File Layout Screen when you file your taxes.
NEW FIELDS ADDED
Funding Source: The maximum size is 1 character. This field pertains to whether or not an EFT payment is and International ACH Transaction (IAT). This field can be N (not an IAT) or Y (IAT). This is a REQUIRED field if the Payment Method is E (EFT Debit).
The following information on the WITHHOLDING TAX ACCOUNT is also required if your answer is Y:
Address: The maximum size for this field is 35 characters.
City: The maximum size for this field is 33 characters.
State: The maximum size for this field is 2 characters.
Zip: The maximum size for this field is 5 characters. Zip + 4: The maximum size for this field is 4 characters.
Overview of A-1/A-6 Bulk File LayoutOn the File Layout Screen, there are numbers on the left side of the form to reorder the field based on your file (you can use any numbers you want - the fields will be automatically renumbered when you hit the refresh button). For example, if the account number is the 9th field in your file you will put 9 in the box. When using a fixed-length file, specify the length of each field in your file. For numbers, if there is an implied decimal, specify how many decimal places are implied. If your file has fields that are not mentioned in this data layout, you can add a filler field in its place by checking the ADD FILLER Box and entering the Position of the field. These fields will be ignored when your file is processed. Field Position Number Fields Max Size Format RemoveAccount Number 10 Text Field RequiredPeriod End [CCYYMMDD] 8 Text Field RequiredPeriod [M (Monthly) or Q (Quarterly)] 1 Text Field RequiredReturn Type [A6 (Monthly) or A1 (Quarterly)] 2 Text Field RequiredNumber of Employees 5 Text Field RequiredTax Withheld Amt
(Total tax before credit for overpayment) 13 # of Places RequiredTax Remitted First 2 Months
(If filing a return type A1, this field is required.) 13 # of PlacesCredit for Overpayment
(If claiming Credit, then Credit Period, Withheld Amt and Paid Amt are required.) 13 # of PlacesAmount of Tax Due
(Total tax after credit for overpayment ) 13 # of Places RequiredFinal Return 1 Text FieldFinal Return Last Payment [CCYYMMDD] 8 Text FieldPrior Year Credit [CCYY] 4 Text FieldPrior Year Withheld Amt 13 # of PlacesPrior Year Paid Amt 13 # of PlacesQtr 1 Current Year Credit [MMCCYY] 6 Text FieldQtr 1 Current Year Withheld Amt 13 # of PlacesQtr 1 Current Year Paid Amt 13 # of PlacesQtr 2 Current Year Credit [MMCCYY] 6 Text FieldQtr 2 Current Year Withheld Amt 13 # of PlacesQtr 2 Current Year Paid Amt 13 # of PlacesQtr 3 Current Year Credit [MMCCYY] 6 Text FieldQtr 3 Current Year Withheld Amt 13 # of PlacesQtr 3 Current Year Paid Amt 13 # of PlacesPayment Method
E (EFT Debit), V (EFT Credit), Z (zero tax due) 1 Text Field RequiredFunding Source Y (Yes) or N (No) 1 Text FieldAddress
(Required - If EFT Debit (E) and Funding Source is Y) 35 Text FieldCity
(Required - If EFT Debit (E) and Funding Source is Y) 33 Text FieldState
(Required - If EFT Debit (E) and Funding Source is Y) 2 Text FieldZip Code
(Required - If EFT Debit (E) and Funding Source is Y) 5 Text FieldZip Plus 4
(Required - If EFT Debit (E) and Funding Source is Y) 4 Text FieldPayment Date [CCYYMMDD]
(Only applies to current returns filed before the Remit Due Date, and cannot be a date beyond the Remit Due Date.) 8 Text FieldBank Acct Type
C (Checking), S (Savings) 1 Text FieldBank Routing Number 9 Text FieldBank Acct Number 18 Text Field
For additional Information, please email the Withholding Tax Section at Contact Us or call (334) 242-1300.
Updated last: March 15, 2010