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Software Developers Information

The software developers' information page includes links to various file specifications and schemas per tax. If you have questions about a specific tax, you may view detailed information on the tax information pages.

• You may develop filing software using the XML format for the following tax (password required); if you have questions or need assistance, contact us by secure email.
  • Unemployment tax
  • Corporate income tax
• You may develop filing software using the EDI format for the following taxes (password required); if you have questions or need assistance, contact us by secure email.
  • Sales and use tax and / or solid waste and surcharge
  • Communications services tax
  • Motor fuel taxes

File transmission

Once electronic returns are created they must be transmitted to the Department electronically. Commercial vendor software generally includes this functionality. Direct filers (X12 or MMREF) must use one of the prescribed methods for file transmission.