Export the output file
Export the output files, for example the XML File and Receipt PDF file, from the Exports Screen.
Launch the Exports Screen
There are 3 ways to launch the Export Screen:
Method 1: From the main menu. On the main menu, select
Returns
then Exports
. The Export screen shows output files for all the returns that have been filed. Method 2: From the E-file menu within the return. The Export screen, launched using the E-file menu, shows the output files for the opened return.
Method 3: From the E-Filing Wizard. The Export screen, when launched using the E-file wizard, shows output files for the opened return.
The Exports Screen
The Exports screen shows the most recent submission status for each type of return per action.
The Export screen includes the following properties:
Field | Explanation |
|---|---|
Filing Type | The type of return/report: VAT or Intrastat or ELS |
Filing Name | The name of filing, such as VAT100 etc. |
Submission Type | The type of actions: Validate, File or Check Status |
Efiling Status | The most recent submission status for each type of return per action. |
Export File | If the status of the return is Failed Validation , Passed Validation , or Successful (E File) , the URL to download the file will be shown in the Export File column. |
Receipt | If e-filing status of the return is Successful (E File) , the URL to download the receipt will be shown in the column for user to download the receipt in the Receipt column. |
Submitted Date | The date and time of the most recent submission for this particular return and action. |
General Efiling Status
On the Exports Screen, there are some generic e-filing statuses, which are applied to all jurisdictions.
Status | Explanation |
|---|---|
Passed Validation | The return has passed internal offline validation or online validation, and user is able to download the files by clicking the URL link |
Successful (E File) | The return has been successfully filed to tax authority, and user is able to download the files and Receipts by clicking the URL link |
In Progress | The Efiling Manager Tool is in the progress of generating the file or communicating with the tax authority, and user will need to wait for some time to revisit. |
Failed (Connection), Failed (Validation), or Failed (Authentication) | The return did not pass internal offline validation or online validation. Navigate to the View Errors screen to view the details. |