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How to File on Magnetic Media

Quarterly unemployment reports can be reported on tape, diskette or compact disc.

As a Magnetic Media filer, it is recommended that you do not submit a duplicate paper copy of your reporting data at any time. Including a copy of the reporting data you submitted may cause your data to be posted twice. If you choose to remit a paper check instead of paying online, simply enter your 9 digit TWC account number on your check or download the Payment Voucher from the TWC Tax Forms and Instructions page and submit it along with your check.

Acceptable Types of Magnetic Media

TWC can read the following types of magnetic media:

• Tape - IBM compatible 3490 or 3490E cartridge tape
• Diskette - MS-DOS compatible, ASCII text format - 3-1/2" double-sided/double-density or double-sided/high-density diskette
• Compact Disc - PC compatible, ASCII text format

Acceptable Formats:

• ICESA Format published by the Interstate Conference of Employment Security Agencies (275 byte records) with fields defined for use by TWC is accepted on tape or diskette.

Requirements and Procedures:
The Magnetic Media Specifications publication contains specifications and instructions for reporting data on magnetic media to the Texas Workforce Commission. The publication is available in both PDF and Microsoft Word format.

• Acrobat PDF
• Microsoft Word

Requests for Information
To request further information on magnetic media call Magnetic Media Processing at (512) 463-2505 or send e-mail to magnetic.media@twc.state.tx.us.

Please e-mail other questions or comments to tax@twc.state.tx.us