Source-linked information
Records identify the source of material information whenever a source record is available.
METHODOLOGY
Sources and records.
Government registries and original filings are preferred for legal status and filing data.
Conflicting records
Different sources can report different names, addresses, periods or figures. Source-specific values and dates are retained rather than silently combined.
Missing information
Organizations have different filing requirements and public disclosure obligations. A blank field does not by itself indicate that an activity did not occur.
Dates
Tax year, filing date, reporting period and source retrieval date are separate fields.