Overview
There are two methods available for completing the data match process. The process begins with the financial institution's election of Method 1 or Method 2 accomplished by completing and submitting form FTB 2049A, FIDM Election Form. The Election Form is the formal agreement between FTB and the financial institutions to conduct the data match process, and it satisfies the federal mandate to enter into such agreement.
Method 1
The financial institutions don’t conduct a data match process. Method 1 participants provide FTB with an ‘All Accounts file’, a file of all open accounts, for the first quarter of participation in a calendar year. For the subsequent quarters, the Method 1 file may be an Update File containing only accounts opened, closed, or changed during a particular quarter. However, we will accept an all accounts file for each quarter. You must complete and submit form FTB 2049C, FIDM Data Exchange Transmittal Form for files sent on tape cartridge, CD, or diskette each quarter. Don’t send a paper transmittal form for files sent via the Internet.
Reporting "No Updates" using Method 1
If your institution doesn’t have updates (newly opened, closed, or changed accounts) for a particular quarter, complete and submit form FTB 2049C, FIDM Data Exchange Transmittal Form. Write the words "No Updates" in large bold print near the top of the form. This applies to forms sent via tape cartridge, CD, or diskette. Don’t submit a file that doesn’t have updates.
Method 2
The financial institution matches the Inquiry File, a list of child support debtors, for a particular quarter against all the accounts you maintain. We provide an updated Inquiry File each quarter. After completing the match process, send us any matches in a Match File. You must complete and submit form FTB 2049C, FIDM Data Exchange Transmittal Form for match files sent on tape cartridge, CD, or diskette. Don’t send a paper transmittal form for files sent via the Internet.
Reporting "No Matches"
If the Method 2 process results in no matches, you must complete and submit form FTB 2049C, FIDM Data Exchange Transmittal. Write the words "No Updates" in large bold print near the top of the form. This applies to forms sent via tape cartridge, CD, or diskette. Don’t submit a file that doesn’t have updates.
Important Points
We exchange data on a quarterly basis. See the Participation Schedule for due dates.