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OTTER 2008
OTTER 2008 (version 2.14.0) is now available.

  The software for reporting Oregon combined payroll taxes is called the Oregon Tax Employer Reporting System (OTTER).

OTTER 2008 may be downloaded from this site.
 
Learn about the Benefits of Using OTTER

OTTER Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
OTTER has not been extensively tested on the
Windows Vista operating system. We can offer only
limited support for Vista at this time.
 

   
Computer system requirements are:
  • Operating system of Windows 98/2000/XP
  • A Pentium microprocessor or higher
  • 128MB RAM, though 256MB is preferred
  • 20MB free space on the system hard drive

Important Features
 
  • You can send in your quarterly combined payroll report file by attaching it to our secure server. You may still e-mail the file or mail us a diskette or CD of the file. 
  • Instructions PDF Document for transferring your OTTER report to the secure server. 
  • OTTER allows you to import your payroll data from your own payroll software.
  • You can copy one quarter to the next so that you don´t have to key in data each quarter.
  • There are Help screens available from any location by just pressing F1.
  • Mass Validate is now available. You can validate multiple quarters for multiple businesses all in one process.
If you have any problems while using OTTER that you cannot resolve using the Help screens, please call (503) 947-1544. Make certain you or someone with you has sufficient computer knowledge to copy files, download files, change settings, view files in your C drive, make icons, and find your windows\system directory. If not, please use the documentation that came with your computer.

 
To order now, use our online form, call us at (503) 947-1488, or send email to taxinfo@emp.state.or.us

Find out more about OTTER

The Quick Reference Guide  includes the features of the new program, setup instructions, toolbar buttons, and where to call for technical support.
The OTTER software includes a comprehensive online help system. If you would like a separate manual, you may view and print the Complete Instruction Manual PDF Document(1.74 MB)


Download OTTER 2008 from this web site. This version of OTTER includes the update you do not need to download both.
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Page updated: May 28, 2008

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