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NY NYS45 FSET E-Filing

E-Filing NYS45 and NYS45ATT via FSET Method #

Overview #

This knowledge base article provides guidance on e-filing the NYS45 and NYS45ATT forms using the FSET (Formatted Submission of Electronic Transmissions) method through ProPay payroll software. The primary purpose of this process is to report New York wages without paying employment taxes with the filing.

Key Features #

  • E-filing of NYS45 and NYS45ATT forms
  • Reporting of New York wages without tax payment
  • Integration with ProPay payroll software
  • Secure file upload to New York State

Process Steps #

1. Accessing the FSET Filing Option #

  1. Open ProPay software
  2. Navigate to: Client Functions => Electronic Processing => Magnetic Media => State Quarterly Filing => NY
  3. Select the NYS45FSET option
  4. Click on “Select the clients” to be included in the filing
  5. Click OK to continue

2. File Creation and Upload #

  1. ProPay will create the necessary files
  2. On the next screen, click “Upload file”
  3. When prompted, enter your username and password to upload files to NY

3. Submission Confirmation #

  • A successful submission will display the message: “Your file was successfully uploaded”
  • If you receive any other message, contact the state of NY for assistance

Reviewing Submitted Files #

  • During submission, ProPay creates various files and submits them to NY in .zip format
  • NY sends back acknowledgment files in .zip format
  • These files can be opened using Notepad, any plain text editor, or XML editor for review

Troubleshooting #

If you encounter issues during the e-filing process:

  1. Ensure you have the latest version of ProPay installed
  2. Verify your internet connection is stable
  3. Double-check that all required client information is complete and accurate
  4. If error messages persist, contact ProPay support or the New York State tax department for assistance

Additional Resources #

  • For detailed information on the FSET method, refer to Publication 120
  • Access our help menu within the ProPay payroll software
  • Visit our website at https://www.paysoft.com for additional support resources

Feedback #

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