Use of OPTins electronic tax and fee filing and payment system – temporary suspension of mandatory effect of Regulation 482-1-144
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Governs filing and payment method requirements for insurer premium tax and surplus lines broker tax returns in Alabama; affects all insurers and surplus lines brokers licensed to do business in Alabama.
Electronic filing and EFT payments through the OPTins system are suspended and voluntary for the immediate future.
Temporary Filing and Payment Procedures
Temporary filing/payment procedures
Until further notice, the following options and requirements apply:
Company must complete NAIC OPTins setup (may take approximately two weeks); NAIC OPTins Help Desk: optinshelp@naic.org or (816) 783-8990.
Postal and courier addresses for Compass Bank lock-box provided; returns and checks must be received by Compass Bank not later than the applicable due date; postmarks or courier evidence are not accepted as proof of timely filing.
ALL of the following
- Return and check must be received by Compass Bank on or before the applicable due date as shown by Compass Bank records
- Filings/payments received after the due date per Compass Bank records will be deemed late
- Postmarks or other mailing/courier evidence are not acceptable proof of timely filing
Since OPTins uses ACH debit methodology, companies should discuss adapting account restrictions with their banks to permit ACH debits for tax/fee payments while retaining debit-blocking security.
ALL of the following
- Department strongly recommends companies begin using OPTins once it becomes operational in Alabama
- Electronic filing via OPTins provides immediate, secure confirmation of transmission and reduces costs and delivery uncertainty associated with paper checks and printed forms
ALL of the following
- OPTins expected to be operational for Alabama by the due date for second quarter returns (August 15, 2009)
- Until OPTins is operational, paper/lock-box filing and check payments will be accepted
Filing Timing and Code Notes
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Required Actions for Filers and Payers
Temporary filing/payment method options — OPTins voluntary
Electronic filing and EFT payments through the OPTins system are voluntary until further notice; insurers and surplus lines brokers may continue to submit paper returns and check payments via the existing Compass Bank lock-box process until OPTins is operational in Alabama.
- OPTins electronic filing/EFT suspended as mandatory — use is voluntary for the immediate future.
- Until OPTins is operational in Alabama, transmit paper returns and payment by check to the Compass Bank lock-box addresses provided.
- When OPTins becomes operational, companies may elect electronic filing/EFT or continue paper/lock-box methods.
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