Before uploading data to the Texas DPS, there is special data that must be setup in 4 master files; Makes, Models, Commodity Master and Customer Master.
User Menu; Maintain Auto Makes
From the detail tab of this screen, enter the TCIC code for each auto make. A list of TCIC codes is available for download below.
User Menu; Maintain Auto Models
From the detail tab of this screen, enter the type code and TCIC code for each auto model. A list of TCIC codes is available for download below.
Back Office; Master Files; Commodity Master
For each regulated commodity:
- Enter the Special Report Group – Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Bronze or Regulated Material – if any of these choices are not available, they can be added in Back Office; Maintenance; Setup; User Defined Tables; Special Report Group prompt
- Enter the Special Report Value – this will always be 1 for regulated materials
- Enter the Government Report Description from the approved description list. A list of approved descriptions is available for download below.
Back Office; Master Files; Customer Master
For each business customer, on the orange Buy tab, check the box marked Exempt from State Reporting.
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