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IPTO – Pawn Broker Returns Filing Briefing (Project Id: IDA(T)-652)

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MND,12 Jun 2012

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Agenda

1)Objective

2)Filing of Pawnbroker’s Returns(Screen Flow)

3)Returns Template walkthrough

4)FAQ

5)Useful links

6)Contacts for support

7)Q & A

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Objective

The objective of this briefing session is to demonstrate step by step

screen flow for filing the Pawnbroker returns

Agreement on using the Standard template by the Pawnbrokers to file

their returns

Objective

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a. Filing of Pawnbroker’s Returns(<= 2MB)

Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns(Screen

Flow)

b. Filing of Pawnbroker’s Returns(> 2MB)

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a) Filing of Pawnbroker’s Returns(<= 2MB)

Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns(Screen

Flow)

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Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns (<=

2MB)

Step 1: Type www.iptoonline.gov.sg URL in the „address‟ field as shown in the screen below

Step 2: Click on “Filing of Pawnbroker's Returns (<= 2MB)” link under Registry of Pawnbrokers men

Step 1

Step 2

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Step 3: Select “SingPass Holder” option and click on “Next” button.

Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns

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Step 4: Below SingPass Authentication Screen will be displayed, enter a valid “SingPass ID” and

“Password”. Click “Submit” button.

Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns

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Step 5: Select “Transacting on behalf of an Organisation” option and click on “Proceed” button.

Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns

(<= 2MB)

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Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns

(<= 2MB)

Step 6: List of Organization will be displayed based on “SingPass ID” logged in, select the Organization to

file the returns. Click on “Proceed” button.

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Step 7: Click on "Filing of Pawnbroker's Returns (<= 2MB)" link under Registry of Pawnbrokers

menu.

Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns

(<= 2MB)

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Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns (<=

2MB)

Step 8: Click on “Previous Return(s)” link to view the histories of Previous Returns filed

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Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns

(<= 2MB)

Step 9: Pawnbroker Previous Returns screen will be displayed, click on “Back” button will go back

to the “Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns” Screen.

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Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns

(<= 2MB)

Step 10: Click on “File Return(s)” link to start filing.

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Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns

(<= 2MB)

Step 11: User can modify the “Submitter Email ID” field if it is incorrect

Step 12: . Select the returns type from the “Type of Returns” dropdown box. Select the “Month” and ”Year” the

returns are to be filed for (e.g. Summary of Items Pawned in Apr 2012).

Step 13: Click on “Browse” button to upload the returns file.

Step 14: Click on “Submit” button to submit the returns file.

NOTE: Please ensure that the latest/correct templates are used

for filing of returns. Refer to download page to verify

http://www.iptoonline.gov.sg/download.html

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Step 13 Step 14

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Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns

(<= 2MB)

Step 15: “Transaction Completion” screen will be displayed with E-Filing No. Click on “Print” icon

to print the page if required and click on “Exit” button to return to “Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns”

screen.

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Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns(Screen

Flow)

Status Email (3 hours after returns upload) – Unsuccessful alert

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Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns(Screen

Flow)

Status Email (3 hours after returns upload) – Successful alert

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Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns(Screen

Flow)

b) Filing of Pawnbroker’s Returns(> 2MB)

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“IF” returns file size is > 2MB

For filing of Pawnbroker’s Returns (> 2MB), Send your returns excel file to IPTO Office (ipto_rompreturns@ipto.gov.sg) through email

Follow the below format while sending the email

Subject: Pawnbroker Returns Submission From << Pawnshop Name>> by <<Person Name – Sing Pass ID>>

Ex: Pawnbroker Returns Submission From (ABC Pawnbroker) by (Tan Ling – S1234567D)

Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns

(>2MB)

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3) Returns Template Walkthrough

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4) FAQ

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Frequently asked

questions(FAQ)

Q1: Why I can‟t access the link (Filing of Pawnbroker's Returns (<= 2MB)? Ans: Your User ID /Sing Pass ID may not have granted access roles. Please send email to

ipto_rompreturns@ipto.gov.sg to log your case.

Q2: I tried uploading numerous times, but was unsuccessful each time. Ans: You may have used old excel templates. Please ensure the latest/correct templates are used.

IMPORTANT : Ensure no changes to the templates are made (e.g. do not change cell format, do not merge

the cells, do not add/delete any rows in the worksheet). Use the templates as it is.

Follow below steps to download the latest returns files templates

1. Go to URL ( www.iptoonline.gov.sg )

2. Click on “Download” link on the top menu of the screen.

3. Download the required template files (in excel format) under the Pawnbrokers section.

Q3: Why I got „Invalid returns file uploaded. Please ensure valid excel file (.xls) is

uploaded.‟ error in my error log sent through email? Ans : You might not have saved the returns file in the correct format . Save your returns excel file with

correct format i.e. (.xls) format.

Q4: I need to amend an approved returns submission, but the system do not allow me to re-submit for

approved returns.

Ans : You have to send an email to ROP to request to allow you to re-submit an approved returns file.

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Frequently asked

questions(FAQ)

Q5: I submitted returns for Apr 2012, but error log indicated that I filed for the wrong

period. Ans: You may have selected to file for Apr 2012 in the eSubmission page, but in your returns file, the period

entered is different. Both periods in eSubmission page and the returns file have to be the same.

The system allows Pawnbrokers to file for previous month returns from 1-15 of the month.

Example:

From 1- 15 Jun - Pawnbrokers should file for May‟ 12 returns. Pawnbrokers have to file the following returns

for the month May‟12 :

a)Summary of Item Pawned in May 12

b)Result of Sales of Pledges in May 12

c)Unclaimed Surpluses in May 12

Returns for Month is the submission month that you submit returns to ROP.

Q6: How to check the returns file is more than 2 MB?

Ans: Right click on the returns file and select the „Properties‟ option in the listed menu. The file size will be

displayed in „KB‟ (Kilo Bytes). (Example: 1024 KB = 1 MB)

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5) Useful Links

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Useful Links

Useful links

1) Download latest returns templates 1. Go to URL ( www.iptoonline.gov.sg )

2. Click on “Download” link on the top menu of the screen.

3. Download the required template files (in excel format) under the Pawnbrokers section.

2) Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns (<=2MB) URL http://www.iptoonline.gov.sg

3) Filing of Pawnbroker‟s Returns User Guide http://www.ipto.gov.sg/Guide/Filing of%20PB%20Returns%20User%20Guide%20v1%200.pdf

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6) Contacts for support

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Contacts for support

Contacts if help required process:

Step1: Email ipto_rompreturns@ipto.gov.sg (ROP Officer) on issues (both technical and non-

technical)

Step2: ROP Officer will escalate the problem to IT Support team if it is a technical issue

Step3: IT Support team will liaise with you via email to assist you to solve technical issues.

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Q&A

Q&A