Fed/State Employment Taxes Program

FSET is a program for large employers and payroll companies to electronically file and pay both their federal and Illinois employment taxes. This includes returns and payments for state withholding and unemployment insurance. The program is open to software developers, transmitters, and payroll service providers who will act as "Reporting Agents" (companies that perform payroll services for other businesses). Business taxpayers must use a payroll service provider or develop their own software to participate. All participants must complete Form IL-8633-B, Business Electronic Filing Enrollment. Once we have received your enrollment form, we will contact you regarding testing.

Important Program Information

Software developers and transmitters use their IRS EFIN/ETIN, and will be assigned logon ID numbers and passwords for communication via the IL Business Gateway. Reporting agents select a single electronic signature used to sign all returns and payment authorizations for their clients. Reporting agents must obtain Form IL-8655 from each client before acting on their behalf.

If you choose to have a third party file your return, the following are vendors who are approved by the department to electronically file withholding tax returns:

PayCycle - Fast, Easy and Accurate Online Payroll for Small Businesses
Creative Solutions - A Thomsom Company 1 800 968-8900 www.CreativeSolutions.com.
- Payroll CS is a comprehensive and powerful payroll processing system specifically designed for the professional accounting market.
- Payroll CS is available via CD or as a Web-based application.
- For a quick overview of Payroll CS, please visit our website, select Payroll CS, then Demos & Trials.
AccountantsWorld - Payroll Relief AC www.accountantsworld.com
- Complete payroll processing system designed specifically for professional accountant
- Comprehensive system handles every payroll need, including compliance, electronic payments and more
- Customizable for any size business in any type of industry.
- Time-saving features that makes payroll processing fast and easy for accountants and employers.
Intuit - QuickBooks Payroll www.payroll.com/enhanced
- Intuit's #1 small business payroll solution.
- Helps manage payroll more efficiently through an easy-to-use service.
- Three primary subscription-based solutions range from help with basic payroll essentials to full-service options.

For questions regarding this program, please contact the Electronic Commerce Division at 1 866 440-8680.