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Payroll Reporting by Secure FTP

The best way to report your monthly payroll information to TMRS is to use TMRS’ secure FTP to file your monthly payroll report quickly and easily, with just a few clicks of your mouse. You need a computer with an Internet connection and a recent version of Netscape or Internet Explorer with Java enabled to use this fast, safe, and secure method of reporting your data. You will also need a username and password.

TMRS Payroll Reporting (login)

User Name and Password
You will need a secure username and password to access TMRS Online Payroll Data Reporting. To obtain a username and password, fill out the For Secure FTP form, then sign and return it to TMRS. After we receive the form, an IT staff member will mail your username and password.

U-Upload Plug-in
When log in to TMRS Payroll Reporting (login), you will be asked to authorize the download of a small piece of software called U-Upload. This is a web browser plug-in that allows you to use the TMRS system. Authorizing the download will not make any other changes or do any harm to your computer.

Browser Issues
If you are using Internet Explorer and you encounter an error when you try to load the Payroll Reporting page, you may also need to ensure you have the latest version of the MicroSoft Virtual Machine installed as part of Internet Explorer or Sun Java.

Files and Formats
After you enter your username and password, click on the Browse button to go to the file location, then click on the Send button to send the file to TMRS.

This file you are uploading can reside anywhere on your computer or network, and should be in the format specified in the File Format Instructions (IS-102). If you have been submitting payroll data to TMRS electronically, the format has not changed.

If you have questions about TMRS Online Payroll Reporting, please call TMRS toll free at 800-924-8677 and ask for Rick Almanza or Charles Matthes.