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14.01.01: Header file layout
14.01.01: Header file layout
Header file layout
Field Name | Format | Length | Position | Required Field | Explanation |
Section Identifier - HEAD | X(4) | 4 | 1 - 4 | Yes | This field is used to identify the type of section the record presents. For the Header section "HEAD" should be used. |
Organization Code | 9(5) | 5 | 5 - 9 | Yes | The five-digit organization number. The first four digits are the number assigned to the individual reporting unit. These should be followed by a zero. |
Organization Name | X(30) | 30 | 10 - 39 | Yes | Name of the reporting unit. |
Reporting Period End Date | 9(8) | 8 | 40 - 47 | Yes | Last day of the reporting period. Use MMDDYYYY format. Note: A reporting period is defined as a specific time frame in which payments and adjustments are made per your payroll calendar. Enter the report begin and end dates on the "Create Report" screen when you submit your file. Calculate report dates as follows: the begin date will be the date following the end date of your previous submitted report; the end date should be calculated by adding a pay period to the begin date. |
Date Created | 9(8) | 8 | 48 - 55 | Yes | The date the file was created. Use the format MMDDYYYY. |
Service Center Code | X(5) | 5 | 56 - 60 | The five-digit code of the Service Center that prepared the file, if applicable. | |
Service Center Name | X(30) | 30 | 61 - 90 | Name of the Service Center that prepared the file, if applicable. | |
Filler | X(290) | 290 | 91 - 380 |
Last updated: 08/01/2017