Notice of Proposed Change in Magnetic Media Reporting Specifications, for Submitters Who File Wage Reports Using Magnetic Media or Electronic Filing

Notice is hereby given that SSA has developed proposed new Magnetic Media Reporting and Electronic Filing Specifications (MMREF-1) for submitters who file wage reports with SSA using Magnetic tape, diskette, cartridge or electronic filing. MMREF-1 will replace existing Technical Information Bulletins (TIB) 4, 5, 6 and 7. The MMREF-1 consists of a single record format to be used to report domestic or territorial reports using magnetic media and electronic filing. A pilot will be conducted for tax year 1998 reporting using selected submitters. Beginning with tax year 1999 and over a several year period, submitters will be required to transition to the MMREF-1 format. We would like to receive any comments the public may offer on the MMREF-1. An educational seminar on the MMREF-1 is scheduled to be held at the SSA headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, January 16, 1997, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. To receive a draft copy of the MMREF-1 and/or to attend the educational seminar contact the addressee below.