2008 Drain Times - IRS e-file

• 1040 Live Production Processing Schedule for Form 1040 Series and ETDS
• 1040 Participants Acceptance Testing (PATS) Processing Schedule for Form 1040 Series and ETDS
• Business Returns - Electronic Management System (EMS) Business Return Drain Schedule

Electronic Management System (EMS) What's New for 2008?

2008 Individual e-file Transmission Chart
Processing for 1040 e-file in 2008 (Tax Year 2007)

Publication 1346 (Rev. 9-2007)
Electronic Return File Specifications, Record Layouts and Electronic Transmitted Documents for Individual Income Tax Returns (Tax Year 2007).

2009 Credit Card Bulk Provider Requirements
Software providers can incorporate a credit card tax payment option in their products following the technical specifications described in this document. This integrated e-file and e-pay option provides one-stop service to e-filers with a balance due.

QuickAlerts
Never miss another important e-file message with QuickAlerts! Calling all ERO's, Software Developers and Transmitters - Did you know that the IRS has a free messaging system that provides e-file information including submission processing center delays within moments of when they occur?

e-services
Online e-services products are now available including the electronic e-file application.

Toll-Free Number for e-Help
e-Help desk assistors are ready to respond to all questions and issues concerning e-products at 1-866-255-0654.

The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) Interface Protocol Specifications (IPS) - Rev. 08/30/2005
To obtain a copy of the public XML Schema for performing a limited set of EFTPS taxpayer, batch provider and third-party transmitter transactions please call EFTPS Customer Service at 1-800-945-0966.