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How do I submit a test file to Empower? (Idaho) (2025.05)

Here's a general guide for submitting a test file to Empower. Reasons why it's important to submit a test file 

  • Validate file format and structure. The test file is used to verify your export file meets their exact technical specs. If not, their system may reject the file. 

  • Check for data accuracy. A test file allows Empower to validate contribution percentages and limits, confirm employment types, and ensure proper reporting of earnings, service time, and employee IDs. 

 

Before you get started

  • Set up a test file for Empower (State Reports > State Retirement Report) [More]

  • Create an export file for Empower (State Reports > State Retirement Report). [More] 

 

Submitting a test file to Empower

1. Open the Empower website. [www.empower.com/plan-sponsors]

2. On the login screen, select Employer Plan Sponsors. 

3. Select File Sharing (on the left side, near the bottom). 

4. Select Payroll Records. 

5. Click Browse, and then navigate to the export file (from the State Retirement Report (ID) - Empower File). 

6. If needed set up the categories and selections (you will need to pick a few to make the Upload button available to click). 

7. Click Upload. 

What if I can't click the Upload button? If the Upload button is not available, you will need to pick a few categories and selections (step 6). Choosing a few categories and selections will make the Upload button (it's the color bule) available for use. 

 

8. Email Jordan Mura at Empower. (jordan.mura@retirementpartner.com)

The email alerts Jordan Mura the file is uploaded and ready for review. 

9. You will receive an email from Jordan Mura to

  • confirm the test file was uploaded successfully, or

  • show the test file upload failed and share why it wasn't successful. You will need to fix the items listed and create a new export file, and then resubmit it. 

 

 

 

 

 

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