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Federal/State Employment Taxes program (FSET) FAQs

What is FSET?

The Federal/State Employment Taxes program (FSET), also known as E-Standards or TIGERS, is an electronic file format created by the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) for filing state unemployment and withholding forms. In many ways it's similar to electronically filing 940 and 941 forms. Several states require FSET filing, but it is available in a number of other states.

Why use FSET?

Even if your state does not require you to file payroll tax forms electronically, doing so can save time and gain efficiency for your firm.
When you file via FSET, you can process, review, and transmit your forms without ever leaving Accounting CS. You don't need to sign into the state's website or upload any files, because Accounting CS transmits FSET files to our CS Connect server and then directly to the state agency.

Are there additional fees for FSET processing?

There is a per-return transmission cost for electronically filing federal 94x forms; enrollment files do not accrue a fee. There is no additional transmission cost for electronically filing state forms. For many firms, it may be more cost efficient to purchase an unlimited e-filing license. For pricing information on the unlimited e-filing license, contact your Sales Representative.
note
Internal use only
There is no charge for files sent just to the state. It's OK to tell a customer if you're asked directly.

Which states make FSET filing available?

FSET is available in Accounting CS for the following states.
  • Arizona: Forms A1-QRT, A1-R, and W-2 Copy 1.
  • California: Forms DE 9 and DE 9C.
  • Connecticut: Forms UC-2, CT-WH, CT-941, and CT-PRML Worksheet.
  • Florida: Forms RT-6 and RT-6NF.
  • Georgia: Forms G-1 and G-1003.
  • Hawaii: Forms HW-14, VP-1, and W-2 Copy 1.
  • Iowa: Form 65-5300.
  • Indiana: Form WH-1.
  • Illinois: Forms UI-3/40, IL-501, IL-941 and W-2 Copy 1.
  • Kentucky: Forms K-1 and K-3.
  • Louisiana: Form L-1.
  • Michigan: Forms 5080 and 5081.
  • Michigan - Detroit: Forms 5321 and 5323.
  • Mississippi: Form 89-105.
  • Montana: Forms UI-5/UI-5G, MW-1, MW-3, and W-2 Copy 1.
  • North Carolina: Forms NC-3 and W-2 Copy 1.
  • New York: Form NYS-45.
  • Ohio: Forms IT-501 and IT-941.
  • Ohio - School Districts: Forms SD-101 and SD-141.
  • Oregon: Forms WR.
  • Pennsylvania: Forms PA-501 and PA-W3
  • Wisconsin: Forms WT-6, WT-7, W-2 Copy 1, and 1099 (all types).

How do I set up a client to file via FSET?

  1. Register or enroll with the state as required.
    note
    Visit the state's website to find information about how to register and/or enroll. You can also look up information for your state in the Agency Contact Information section of the Payroll Form and Filing Information portlet on the Home Dashboard.
  2. Verify that at least one firm staff member is set up as a payroll form preparer (if required by the state):
    1. Select
      Setup
      ,
      Firm Information
      , then
      Staff
      .
    2. Select the Main tab.
    3. Verify that the
      Payroll form preparer
       checkbox is marked and the PTIN is entered.
  3. Verify that a firm contact is set up for the client (if required by the state):
    1. Select
      Setup
      , then
      Clients
      .
    2. Select the client.
    3. Select the
      Main
       tab.
    4. Select
      Edit
      .
    5. Select the ellipsis button in the Additional Contacts section.
    6. Make sure that all information is set up for the contact and that the
      Payroll form signer
       checkbox is marked.
      note
      If the firm signs the forms on behalf of the client, the firm’s information belongs here.
  4. Verify that the filing method for the form(s) is specified as
    Electronic
     or
    Electronic with Payment
     for the client:
    1. Select
      Setup
      , then
      Clients
      .
    2. Select the
      Payroll Taxes
       tab.
    3. Verify that the applicable state is selected in the State section.
    4. In the Forms section, change the filing method for the applicable form(s) to
      Electronic
       or
      Electronic with Payment
      .
  5. Enter all relevant setup information:
    1. With the applicable state still selected, select
      Additional Information
       in the Forms section.
    2. Enter the relevant information then select
      Enter
       to save.
      note
      Each state requires slightly different setup information. At a minimum, enter the
      Taxpayer
       and
      Preparer
       details in the Signature Area section.
  6. Take the following steps if any of the relevant tax forms are listed with a
    Payment
     type:
    1. Select
      Setup
      , then
      Vendors
      .
    2. Select the appropriate tax agent.
    3. Select
      Edit
    4. Select the Main tab.
    5. In the Payment Preferences section, select
      Electronic
       from the
      Method
       dropdown list.

How do I process and file FSET returns?

  1. Process the Reconciliation forms and/or W-2 forms as usual.
    tip
    You can process the forms in the Process Payroll Tax Forms or Edit Payroll Tax Forms screen.
  2. For Payment type forms, process liabilities to add the payment and form to the queue.
  3. Select
    Actions
    , then
    Process Electronic Forms
    , and process the queued forms.
  4. Check the e-file status of the forms you have transmitted.

This article applies to:

  • Product: Accounting CS
  • State: All states
  • Subject: e-file,Payroll tax forms

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