FSET XML SCHEMA CHANGE CONTROL

 

FSET Schema Version No.  ________

 

Schema:       Withholding/Combined          UI/Combined               Payment  

 

                        Annual                     Return Header              Acknowledgement  

                       

                        EfileMessageState           EfileTypes               Other  

 

Action Requested:              Add               Change                   Delete  

 

Component(s):        Complex Type                    Element                  Attribute  

                                   

                                    Enumerated List Choice  

 

For Elements:          Recommended Name ___________________  Length ____

 

Brief Description of Addition/Change/Deletion:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XML Code To Be Added/Changed XML Code:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please attach complete schema showing addition, change, or deletion, and an instance document (example) with data.
Business Case – Why Is This Addition/Change/Deletion Required?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Requestor Organization:  _________________________________

 

Date Needed:  _________________________

 

Contact Information:

 

Name:  _______________________________________

 

Telephone Number:  ____________________________________

 

Fax Number:  __________________________________________

 

E-mail Address:  ________________________________________

 

 

Please e-mail this request form to Terry Garber, TIGERS chair, at garbert@sctax.org or fax it to (803) 898-5507.

 

Please plan to send a representative to the next TIGERS meeting to discuss this request.

 

FSET XML CHANGE CONTROL PROCEDURES

 

 

In order to promote consistency and uniformity in the implementation of the Fed/State Employment Tax (FSET) XML e-file program, the data element list and all FSET schemas are posted at www.irs.gov, and may also be accessed from the FTA web site www.taxadmin.org. These schemas are to be used for all FSET implementations.

 

States, vendors, or service providers needing additional data elements or requiring changes to any of the FSET schemas must follow the procedures outlined below.

 

State tax administrators or other interested parties should submit the request to the current TIGERS chair using the FSET XML CHANGE CONTROL form posted on the FTA web site.  The form may be submitted via e-mail or fax;  e-mail is preferred.  The form includes the following:

 

1.             FSET Version on which the request is based

2.             Schema(s) affected

3.             Action required – addition, change, or deletion

4.             Component(s) affected

5.             A brief text description of each addition or change being requested

6.             New XML code to be added or utilized

7.             Business case – why this addition or change is necessary – please be as complete as possible

8.             Requestor organization – generally state tax or employment agency, but may be software vendor or payroll/tax service provider

9.             Contact information

 

It is requested that a complete copy of the revised schema(s) be attached; the use of XML Spy listings and diagrams is preferred.

 

The current TIGERS chair, upon receipt of the request, shall take the following actions:

 

1.             Distribute copies electronically to TIGERS members for review and discussion.

2.             Place the request on the agenda of the next TIGERS meeting.  It is highly recommended that the requestor be present for any discussion of the proposed changes, particularly if they are more than simple additions.

3.             Discuss the request at the TIGERS meeting.  The request may be accepted, rejected, or modified.  If the request is modified or rejected, the TIGERS chair will work with the requestor to reach a mutually satisfactory alternative.

4.             Once the modifications to the XML schema(s) are finalized, submit the revised schema(s) to the FSET Analyst to be posted as a new version at www.irs.gov.