What is a 2-D barcode and which commercial tax preparation software companies include 2-D in accordance with Utahs specifications?
2-D barcode technology converts the taxpayer’s return information into a unique barcode that is printed on the tax return. The Tax Commission’s processing system reads the taxpayer’s return information from the 2-D barcode instead of from the fields on the paper return. Although returns submitted electronically are generally processed much faster and more accurately than paper returns, 2-D bar coded returns are the fastest and most accurate method available to process paper returns. Commercial tax preparation software that includes 2-D barcode technology will print the barcode on the top of page 1 of the TC-40 and will have been submitted to the Tax Commission for testing prior to distributing the software. The barcode will look like this: For taxable year 2005, 8 commercial tax preparation software companies include 2-D barcode technology for the Utah individual income tax return. To find out if your software supports 2-D barcode technology, we encourage you to contact your software c
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