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Garnishment: Annual Requirements and Integration Questions

Garnishment: Annual Requirements and Integration Questions

Annual Requirements and Integration

  • If we submitted via FTS last year, do we need to submit a test file again this year?

    No. Returning FTS filers do not need to submit a new test file unless their system or formatting has changed.

  • Will Treasury work with DTMB to integrate garnishment systems via API?

    Treasury is exploring long-term integration solutions. Currently, filers must work with their IT teams to meet formatting requirements.

  • Our filings number around 5000 records or so, so we're nowhere near the upper limit of 9999, but I'm curious if there is a contingency if it were to go over that limit.

    FTS supports large batches up to 9,999. For exceptionally large volumes, separate the files and submit multiple batches to ensure system handles the file size.

  • Is there an actual example of a .DAT file?

    The New 2026 EDP File Layout and Description document provides a complete example of header and detail records (500 characters each). It includes field names, starting positions, formats, and the required data structure.

  • We plan to submit batches of 50+ garnishments at a time using File Transfer Service method. Is there a limit to the number of garnishments that we can submit in a single batch?

    Submitting multiple batches is fine. Include a unique transmittal form for each batch.