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2008 Valid XML Schemas and Business Rules for 1120/1120F/1120S/7004 Modernized e-File (MeF)

 

The links provide information and technical guidance for software developers and transmitters who are interested in developing software for the Modernized e-File Forms 1120/1120S/1120F and 7004 for Tax Year 2008. Included are the XML Schemas, Business Rules, a Release Memorandum and specific instructions.

Developers and other Authorized IRS e-file Providers can find information on e-filing returns through MeF in the Publications 4163 and 4164. Test Scenarios for the 1120 family and the 7004 can be found in Publication 4162.

XML Schemas, Business Rules and Memo - Throughout the year, multiple versions of these documents may be in use at the same time. Special attention should be paid to the Release Memo issue date and the projected start and end dates for Assurance Testing System and Production.

Stylesheets -- Form 1120/1120S/1120F stylesheets can be downloaded for use in displaying XML tax return data.

Forms and Attachments Listing-- TY2008 Form 1120/1120S/1120F/7004 Forms and Attachment Listing can be download for your use.

Link: Known e-file issues and solutions (2008)

Form 1120/1120F/1120S

Link to TY2008 Schemas, Business Rules, and Release Memo
Version Date Posted ATS Dates Production Dates
2008v2.2

01-26-2009

Updated

02-02-2009

Start Date           End Date

02-23-2009 

Start Date     End Date

03-02-2009

2008v2.1

12-12-2008

Start Date              End Date

01-05-2009 

Start Date     End Date

01-05-2009

2008v2.0

12-04-2008

Start Date                End Date

01-05-2009   

Start Date     End Date

01-05-2009

2008v1.3

11-13-2008

Start Date                End Date

12-15-2008             01-04-2009   

Start Date     End Date

"Not valid for production"

2008v1.2

09-25-2008

Start Date                End Date 

11-24-2008             01-04-2009                  

Start Date     End Date

"Not valid for production"

2008v1.1

09-23-2008

Start Date                End Date 

11-03-2008             01-04-2009                              

Start Date     End Date

"Not valid for production"


2008v1.0

 

08-25-2008 

Start Date                End Date
 
11-03-2008            01-04-2009                             

Start Date   End Date

"Not valid for production"

Form 7004

Link to TY2008 Schemas, Business Rules, and Release Memo
Version Date Posted   ATS Dates  Production Dates

2008v2.0

12-04-2008

Start Date               End Date

1-05-2009   

Start Date        End Date

1-05-2009   

2008v1.2

11-13-2008

Start Date                End Date 

12-15-2008             01-04-2009                       

Start Date      End Date

"Not valid for production"

2008v1.1

09-23-2008

Start Date                End Date 

11-03-2008             01-04-2009                           

Start Date       End Date

"Not valid for production"

2008v1.0

08-25-2008 

Start Date                End Date 

11-03-2008             01-04-2009                             

Start Date     End Date

"Not valid for production"

Current Valid XML Schemas and Business Rules for 1120/1120S/1120F and 7004

 

 

 


Page Last Reviewed or Updated: April 03, 2009