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State of Indiana Barcode Initiative

State of Indiana Barcode Initiative. 496340. Barcode 101. How can all the data fit into a barcode? One dimensional barcode. PDF 417 from Symbol Technologies--2000-3000 characters Moving beam scanners. Why Indiana has Decided to Use Barcodes.

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State of Indiana Barcode Initiative

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  1. State of IndianaBarcode Initiative

  2. 496340 Barcode 101 • How can all the data fit into a barcode? • One dimensional barcode • PDF 417 from Symbol Technologies--2000-3000 characters • Moving beam scanners

  3. Why Indiana has Decided to Use Barcodes • 53% of paper returns received are generated by a computer • Many of the advantages of Electronic Filing • Reduced data entry time Reduces cost • Reduced error correction time Reduces cycle time • With fewer issues to resolve • Signature with original on file • Evidence attached • Taxpayer comfort level maintained • Reduced cost to the Taxpayer • Feasible to Implement and Maintain • Hardware cost < $50,000

  4. Form Entry Taxpayer or Paid Preparer uses tax preparation software to complete tax return Print With Barcode Just before printing, the tax preparation software will be modified to call a routine (DLL) passing all of the data from the form, and the routine will return a picture (bitmap) of the barcode which will be printed on the form Sign and Submit Taxpayer will review the form, sign, attach supporting documents and mail as usual Validate and Post The scanned data will go through the same validation and posting processes as if it had been keyed in or submitted electronically Open and Scan Data Entry Center will receive form with barcode, apply document locator number (DLN), and scan into Revenue integrated tax system Added Code to Paid Preparer software Added Code to Revenue integrated system software 2-D Process

  5. Paper Forms Keyed Forms High-Volume Data Entry Data Entry Verification Data Correction Barcoded Forms Scanning Indiana’s Integrated Tax System Electronic Forms Scanning Reduces Steps Compared to Traditional Paper Forms Tax Payer or Paid Preparer Fed State Electronic Indiana InternetFed/State Telefile

  6. Proof of Concept Develop Barcode Function Support Vendor Implementation Barcode Initiative Timeline Aug-98 Sep-98 Oct-98 Nov-98 Dec-98 Jan-99

  7. What it looks like in Indiana

  8. Proof of Concept Develop Barcode Function Support Vendor Implementation Develop Reading Capability Develop Internet IT40 Application Barcode Initiative Timeline Aug-98 Sep-98 Oct-98 Nov-98 Dec-98 Jan-99

  9. State of Indiana Department of RevenueContacts Kenneth L. Miller Commissioner (317) 232-8039 kmiller@dor.state.in.us Linda Dollens Administrator, Returns Processing Center (317) 486-5139 ldollens@dor.state.in.us David W. Martikke Director, Information Technology (317) 232-2078 dmartikke@dor.state.in.us

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