LATE BREAKING NEWS! - LINK TO FULL INFORMATION BELOW

For the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 Form 2290 Filing Deadline Midnight 08/31/2009

The following links provide information and technical guidance for software developers and transmitters who are interested in developing software for the Modernized e-File Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return; Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return; and Form 8849, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes. You will find the XML Schemas, Business Rules, technical documents and late breaking news and announcements.

Current User Guides & Publications

• Publication 3112, IRS e-File Application and Participation
• Publication 4163, Modernized e-File - Information for Authorized IRS e-File Providers (Rev. 4/2008)
• Publication 4164, Modernized e-file Guide for Software Developers and Transmitters (Rev.04/16/2008)
• MeF Submission Composition Guide - Modernized e-File System (Revised 03/14/08)
• MeF State and Trading Partners ICD (Revised 03/26/08)
  • Excise Tax Supplement (MeF State and Trading Partner ICD) (TY2007)
• Publication 510, Excise Taxes
• Publication 4594, Modernized e_file Test Package For Excise Tax e-File (Revised September 2008 - Change Page included in publication)

Archives

Links are provided to the Schemas, Business Rules, Release Memo and Stylesheets starting with Tax Year 2007.

Technical Support

Technical support will be available through the IRS’ e-Help Desk, at 866-255-0654, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., central time (CST), for transmitters and software developers who provide electronic excise tax filing options to taxpayers.

Frequently Asked Questions  (All ETEC FORMS)

Frequently Asked Questions  (Form 2290)

Frequently Asked Questions (Form 8849)

Frequently Asked Questions (Form 720)

LATE BREAKING NEWS!! - LAST UPDATE 2/20/09  Contains important information and updates on electronic excise filing.