State of Indiana Barcode Initiative

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State of IndianaBarcode Initiative
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Barcode 101

• How can all the data fit into a barcode?
• One dimensional barcode

• PDF 417 from Symbol Technologies--2000-3000
  characters
• Moving beam scanners

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Why Indiana has Decided to Use Barcodes

• 53 of paper returns received are generated by a
  computer
• Many of the advantages of Electronic Filing
• Reduced data entry time Reduces cost
• Reduced error correction time Reduces cycle
  time
• With fewer issues to resolve
• Signature with original on file
• Evidence attached
• Taxpayer comfort level maintained
• Reduced cost to the Taxpayer
• Feasible to Implement and Maintain
• Hardware cost lt 50,000

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2-D Process
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Scanning Reduces Steps Compared to Traditional
Paper Forms
Tax Payer or Paid Preparer
Fed State Electronic Indiana InternetFed/State
Telefile
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Barcode Initiative Timeline
Aug-98
Sep-98
Oct-98
Nov-98
Dec-98
Jan-99
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What it looks like in Indiana
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Barcode Initiative Timeline
Aug-98
Sep-98
Oct-98
Nov-98
Dec-98
Jan-99
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State of Indiana Department of RevenueContacts
Kenneth L. Miller Commissioner (317)
232-8039 kmiller_at_dor.state.in.us Linda
Dollens Administrator, Returns Processing
Center [phone] ldollens_at_dor.state.in.us Da
vid W. Martikke Director, Information
Technology [phone] dmartikke_at_dor.state.in.u
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