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title: "MCR: How do I generate return data?"
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# MCR: How do I generate return data?

## How do I generate return data?

1. Go to: Payroll > Payroll Tools > Payroll Reports > Teachers Pension Monthly Contributions Reconciliation. The **Teachers Pension Monthly Contributions Reconciliation window** appears.
2. Select the desired **Employer** from the drop down list.
3. Select the desired month in which the **Return Period Ends** from the drop down list.
4. Click the **Generate Return Data** button. This generates the return's data and also identifies which data is missing.
5. When satisfied with the data, click the **Generate MCR File** button. The **.csv** file is created and is ready to be uploaded to the **Teachers' Pensions** website.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** Before you send the .csv file to HMRC, you can check for any issues by re-importing the file into the MCR Template. For more information about the MCR Template, see the Teacher's Pension website.