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2-D Barcode Standards Revision Process
PROCESS
The FTA, NACTP, and other interested organizations annually
sponsor a series of open-participation conference calls to: (1) discuss the
experience of the tax agencies, software industry and other market participants
in 2-D barcoding implementation, (2) raise continuing or new 2-D issues, and
(3) document proposed solutions and changes to the current version of the 2-D
Standards and the 2-D Guidance document.
The revision process for 2011 is complete. Notice will be provided via FTA and NACTP listserves of the date and time of the calls in Spring 2012, along with call-in information.
FTA appreciates your commitment to consensus standards and looks forward to your participation on future calls.
Jonathan Lyon
FTA Staff
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 202-624-5894 (ofc)
Fax: 202-624-7888
BACKGROUND
Revenue agencies and software developers have a mutual interest in ensuring that 2-D barcode technology used for tax return generation and processing is implemented (1) in as consistent a manner across tax authorities as possible, and (2) with the greatest degree of "fit" with current tax administration and business processing streams.
In 1999 FTA and NACTP and other parties explored business and technical issues surrounding use of 2-D symbology, and created standards for 2-D use. It was agreed by all that observance of such standard methods and practices by tax agencies, and by private sector companies wishing to provide 2-D based products and services, will benefit everyone in the marketplace.
The focus of government to date has been on implementing 2-D for personal income tax, and that has been the major area of discussion to date. Other tax areas are emerging as 2-D opportunities and additional discussions relative to these are now part of our standards and guidance maintenance process, and are ongoing.
Your Support. FTA and NACTP are committed to working together on maintaining 2-D uniform practices and standards and welcome your assistance in the development and maintenance process. If you represent a revenue agency, software company, or other market partner that wishes to participate in these discussions, please contact Jonathan Lyon at FTA at the e-mail address below.
Jonathan Lyon
FTA Senior Staff
[email protected]