Enterprise Tax Module

New PBKey output field for matches to Master Location Data

A new output field, PBKey, is now available for addresses that return a match to Master Location Data. This field is a persistent identifier for an address. The pbKey™ unique identifier serves as a lookup key with Pitney Bowes GeoEnrichment datasets to add attribute data for an address location.

Extended match codes

A new extended match code returns additional information about any changes in the matched address from the input address for house number, unit number, and unit type. In addition, it includes when input information in the input address line has been ignored. This is particularly useful in identifying whether or not the input unit number was specifically matched, or just the main address was matched, for a multi-unit address.

The Extended match code is only returned for address-level matches (match codes that begin with A, G, H, Q, R, S, T, or U), in which case, a third hexidecimal digit is appended to the match code.

Note: A typical match code contains up to 4 characters: a beginning alpha character followed by 2 or 3 hexidecimal digits. The third hexidecimal digit is only populated for intersection matches or as part of the extended match code.
"Address information ignored" is specified when any of these conditions apply:
  • The output address has extra information (for example, a mailstop) in the address line.
  • The output address has a second address line (AddressLine2).
  • The input address is a dual address (two complete addresses in the input address). For example, "4750 Walnut St. P.O. Box 50".
  • The input last line has extra information that is not a city, state or ZIP Code, and is ignored. For example, "Boulder, CO 80301 USA", where "USA" is ignored when matching.
The table below provides descriptions of the extended match code third hexidecimal digit return values.
Input Addressline Output Addressline Extended Code Description
4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 0 Matched on all address information on line, including Unit Number and Unit Type if included.
4750 WALNUT ST C/O JOE SMITH 4750 WALNUT ST 1 Matched on Unit Number and Unit Type if included. Extra information on address line ignored. Extra information not considered for matching moved to AddressLine2.
4750 WALNUT ST UNIT 200 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 2 Matched on Unit Number. Unit Type changed.
4750 WALNUT ST UNIT 200 C/O JOE SMITH 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 3 Matched on Unit Number. Unit Type changed. Extra information on address line ignored. Extra information not considered for matching moved to AddressLine2.
4750 WALNUT ST STE 2-00 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 4 Unit Number changed or ignored.
4750 WALNUT ST STE 2-00 C/O JOE SMITH 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 5 Unit Number changed or ignored. Extra information on address line ignored. Extra information not considered for matching moved to AddressLine2.
4750 WALNUT ST STE 400 4750 WALNUT ST STE 400 6 Unit Number changed or ignored. Unit Type changed or ignored. In this example, Suite 400 is not valid for the input address, but the address match is not prevented because of an invalid unit number.
4750 WALNUT ST UNIT 2-00 C/O JOE SMITH 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 7 Unit Number changed or ignored. Unit Type changed or ignored. Extra information on address line ignored. Extra information not considered for matching moved to AddressLine2.
47-50 WALNUT ST STE 200 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 8 Matched on Unit Number and Unit Type if included. House number changed or ignored.
47-50 WALNUT ST STE 200 C/O JOE SMITH 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 9 Matched on Unit Number and Unit Type if included. House number changed or ignored. Extra information not considered for matching moved to AddressLine2.
47-50 WALNUT ST UNIT 200 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 A Matched on Unit Number. Unit Type changed. House Number changed or ignored.
47-50 WALNUT ST UNIT 200 C/O JOE SMITH 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 B Matched on Unit Number. Unit Type changed. House Number changed or ignored. Extra information on address line ignored. Extra information not considered for matching moved to AddressLine2.
47-50 WALNUT ST STE 20-0 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 C House Number changed or ignored. Unit Number changed or ignored.
47-50 WALNUT ST STE 20-0 C/O JOE SMITH 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 D House Number changed or ignored. Unit Number changed or ignored. Extra information on address line ignored. Extra information not considered for matching moved to AddressLine2.
47-50 WALNUT ST UNIT 20-0 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 E House Number changed or ignored. Unit Number changed or ignored. Unit Type changed or ignored.
47-50 WALNUT ST UNIT 2-00 C/O JOE SMITH 4750 WALNUT ST STE 200 F House Number changed or ignored. Unit Number changed or ignored. Unit Type changed or ignored. Extra information on address line ignored. Extra information not considered for matching moved to AddressLine2.

New Landmark Auxiliary file template

A new file template for Windows and Unix/Linux systems is available to more easily create a Landmark Auxiliary file.

The template file is available in the data installation folder delivered with the Enterprise Tax Module:

  • On Windows: InstallationDirectory\server\modules\gtx\data\LANDMARK.GAX
  • On Unix/Linux: InstallationDirectory/server/modules/gtx/data/landmark.gax

Where InstallationDirectory refers to the folder where you installed the Spectrum™ Technology Platform server.

Improved matching of alphanumeric house numbers

Improvements have been made in cases where the input address has an alphanumeric house number. There have also been improvements in the handling of alphanumeric house numbers input with a space between numeric and alpha characters.

Input Address New match results Old match results

4111 B BAKER LN, NOTTINGHAM, MD 21236

Input address with a space between 4111 and B.

4111B BAKER LN, NOTTINGHAM, MD 21236

Match Code: T80

Location Code: AP02

Now able to match.

Match Code: E020 - street not found.

160 A W HOLLIS ST, NASHUA, NH 03060

Input address with a space between 160 and A.

 160A W HOLLIS ST, NASHUA, NH 03060

Match Code: T80

Location Code: AP02

Now able to match.

Match Code: E020 - street not found.

Enhancements to intersection matching

Enhancements have been made to provide a single, best match when either multiple intersection candidates are returned or when there is an interpolated intersection match.

Enhanced matching to Landmark Auxiliary file

Various enhancements have been made when matching to Landmark Auxiliary files:

  • Corrected Landmark Auxiliary file matching to be consistent for all address fields, now requiring a match on city and state.
  • Changed Landmark Auxiliary file matching to permit the use of abbreviated or spelled out street types without modification.
  • Modified Landmark Auxiliary file matching to ignore punctuation differences.

Significant performance improvement for Landmark Auxiliary file

This release includes improved performance when matching to the Landmark Auxiliary file. Using a 300,000 record Landmark Auxiliary file, the startup time improved by 99%, and the runtime performance improved by 98%.

Return full Insurance Premium Districts (IPD) name

The IPD data has been modified in order to return the full district name instead of the abbreviations that were sometimes returned. This data is not compatible with previous versions.

Change to distance units for boundary matching

The distance units used for boundary matching has been changed to feet and meters. The kilometers and miles options have been removed.