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Alabama Unemployment Bulk Filing

Overview

This guide explains how to perform Alabama unemployment bulk filing using ProPay payroll software and the State of Alabama's My Alabama Taxes (MAT) website. You can efficiently submit A-1 and A-6 forms for multiple clients in a single file.

Key Features

  • Bulk filing for A-1 and A-6 forms
  • Integration with ProPay payroll software
  • Electronic submission through My Alabama Taxes (MAT) website

Creating the Bulk File in ProPay

  1. Open ProPay and click Client Functions > Electronic Functions > Magnetic Media.
  2. Select State Quarterly Magnetic Media Filing.
  3. Choose the A1-A6 filing option.
  4. Select the client(s) you want to include in your upload file.
  5. Generate the file and save it to your computer.

> Tip: In the State Quarterly Magnetic Media Filing screen, select the A1-A6 filing option for Alabama unemployment bulk filing.

Uploading the Bulk File to Mat

Accessing the MAT website

After you save your file, log in to the State of Alabama website at https://myalabamataxes.alabama.gov/_/#1.

> Note: You will need your My Alabama Taxes (MAT) credentials to log in.

File submission process

  1. Select the AGT (Agent) account.
  2. On the next page, select Upload Bulk File from the panel on the left.
  3. Select A1/A6 Bulk Return File from the menu on the next page.
  4. On the Bulk A1/A6 Upload page, click Attach File.
  5. Enter a description of the file.
  6. Browse for the file to upload.
  7. Click Save.

Reviewing and submitting results

  1. Click the Valid A1/A6(s) or Invalid A1/A6(s) hyperlink to view the results of your file.
  2. If the results are valid, click Submit to process your file.
  3. If results are partially rejected with valid and invalid accounts, you can submit your file, but only valid accounts will be processed.
  4. If the results are invalid, you must correct all errors and then resubmit your file. Follow the previous steps to upload your new A1/A6 bulk file.

Confirmation and tracking

  1. You will receive a Request Number for your file.
  2. Once the accounts in the file have been processed, you will receive a message in the Message Tab with your Bulk Filer Confirmation and request number.
  3. Click the Bulk Filer Confirmation hyperlink to view the Tracking (confirmation) Number for each account processed.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

File upload failure

  • Ensure your file format matches the required specifications.
  • Check your internet connection and try again.

Invalid results

  • Review the error messages provided.
  • Make necessary corrections in ProPay and generate a new file.
  • Resubmit the corrected file following the upload process.

Missing confirmation

  • Allow sufficient processing time (up to 24 hours).
  • Check the Message Tab regularly for updates.

Additional Support

For further assistance:

  • Consult the ProPay software help menu
  • Visit https://www.paysoft.com for additional resources
  • Contact our customer support team if you encounter persistent issues
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