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Modernized e-File (MeF) Program Information

Coming Soon to the Modernized e-File (MeF) Program
Find new initiatives to MeF including the 1040 MeF Program.

Modernized e-File (MeF) Forms
Find out what tax forms can be e-filed thru the MeF system.

Modernized e-File (MeF) Program Overview
Find links to MeF form-specific information including known e-file issues and solutions for each tax year. Also find links to general MeF information (volumes of accepted MeF returns, design history, MeF processing, and more).

Modernized e-File (MeF) User Guides & Publications
General information and technical guidance for Electronic Return Originators, Software Developers and Transmitters interested in transmitting tax returns thru the MeF system.

Modernized e-File (MeF) Schemas and Business Rules
XML Schemas and Business Rules are provided for software developers and transmitters who are interested in developing software for the MeF program.

Modernized e-File (MeF) Providers
Find links to software providers who offer business e-file products and services for the MeF program.

Modernized e-File (MeF) Stylesheets
MeF Stylesheets can be used by external stakeholders to display corporate, partnership, exempt organization and excise tax returns.

Modernized e-File (MeF) Internet Filing
MeF Internet filing is available for corporations, exempt organizations, partnerships and excise tax returns.

Modernized e-File (MeF) Status Page
The Modernized e-File Status Page posts the availability of the MeF-related systems for external use.

Late Legislation Impact for MeF TY2008 Forms and Business Rules
Continual Updates of MeF TY2008 Forms and Business Rules impacted by late legislation. Last Updated 3/13/2009.



Page Last Reviewed or Updated: March 13, 2009