To run the Format 2-D process:The Format 2-D process generates the Format 2-D output.
Run the Format 2-D process from the Submit Request window.
To run the Format 2-D process:Select Format 2-D in the Name field.
Click on the parameters field if the Parameters window does not automatically open.
Specify the reporting year and legal employer.
Click OK and then Submit.
The Format 2-D report creates three output files:
| File Name | File Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F2DAAABBBBBMMDDYYHHMISS_2_P.pdf | Pre-printed form of Format 2-D file for the specified Legal Employer and reporting year. | |
| F2DAAABBBBBMMDDYYHHMISS_1_P.eft | CSV | Audit report for Format 2-D. This file contains details of employee wages and salaries. You can view this file with a spreadsheet tool for review and verification. |
| F2DAAABBBBBMMDDYYHHMISS.xml | XML | XML file containing all the Format 2-D information. For internal use only. |
These files use the following naming convention:
AAA: First three characters of the GRE name.
BBBBB: Organization ID of the GRE.
MMDDYYHHMISS: Date and time when the you ran the Information Declaration Report.
Rolling back the Format 2-D process:This report applies a lock to the Year End Archiver. Before you can rollback or retry the archiver, you must first rollback the Format 2-D process.