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Missing or inaccurate Employer Identification Number. Each EIN should be exact. Taxpayers must complete this box. -
Check only one box for the applicable calendar quarter. Only one box should be checked for the correct quarter. -
Check only one box for Part 1, Line A. -
Make sure to complete Part 1, Line B. In Part 1, Line B check either Yes or No. -
Complete Part II, Lines 1-8 using actual dollar amounts. Part II should be completed using dollar amounts, not the number of eligible employees. All lines in Part II should be completed with an actual dollar amount. -
Check the math. Taxpayers should make sure they check the math on lines 4, 7 and 8. - Sign the form. Taxpayers should remember to sign the form. Failure to sign the form will result in an automatic rejection.
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