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Does Web Upload accept files with amended return and payment information?

No. You cannot amend returns and payments through Web Upload.

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Do I have to report both the dollars and the cents?

Yes. All dollar and cents amounts MUST be reported.

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Can my file contain headers and/or footers?

Yes and no. To avoid errors, you must enter the number of headers and/or footers on the Upload Files page in Web Upload.

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What types of files can I use with Web Upload?

There are three file types: Excel (.xls, .xlsx), column-based (MMREF/EFW2 and ICESA), and delimited.

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Can I use a bank account other than checking with Web Upload?

No. At this time, Web Upload can only accept checking account information for payments. Please advise your bank to approve EFT to VEC.

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How do I make a payment with Web Upload?

There are two ways to make an ACH debit payment with Web Upload: 

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What if the employee and I both agree that they will be treated as being self-employed?

The relationship is determined by the statute, not by any agreement between the parties.

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How does the VEC know if employers are reporting incorrectly?

The VEC may learn about incorrect reporting when a former worker files for unemployment benefits and their wages are not recorded in our system.

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Is casual labor reportable for unemployment insurance (UI)?

Yes, all labor costs are reportable, including casual labor, temporary labor, part-time labor, summer help, and other types of miscellaneous labor,

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If I pay someone less than $600, are they still an employee?

Yes. If someone performs a service and they are paid, they are an employee unless the VEC determines they are statutorily excluded.

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