TY 2006 Schema and Business Rule Updates |
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July 28, 2006
Exempt Organization Software Developers
We are pleased to announce that we have posted the Version 1.0 of the Tax Year (TY) 2006 XML schemas (Version 2006V1.0) and Business Rules to the ATS Table. These are draft versions and will be update again before ATS begins in November. The forms and instructions for TY 2006 have not yet been finalized, so we know that additional changes will be forthcoming. The biggest change from the TY 2005 schemas involve amended and final returns. We will begin accepting amended returns for TY 2005 and TY 2006, and final returns for TY 2004-2006. The updated versions of the TY 2004 and TY 2005 schemas and business rules will be issued at a later date.
In addition, we have posted updated TY 2005 schemas and business rules for all forms. The changes are minor, thus, it is your option whether or not you want to update your software to incorporate the changes. We do not yet have a date on when the updated versions will be available for testing in ATS or live transmission. We expect it to be in late August. We will notify you when they are active. At that time, IRS, as always, will begin all validation against these latest schemas and business rules.
XML Schemas
The draft schemas are posted in the ATS and Production System tables. “Diff Files” are included that show the changes from the previous schema versions.
Business Rules
Business Rules are posted in two different formats that contain identical information – a Word document (.doc) and a comma separated file (.csv). A column within the file identifies changes made from the last version to help clarify changes made. New draft business rules are posted in the ATS System tables.
If you have any questions, you may send an e-mail to the EO e-file team at TE/GE-EO-efile@irs.gov . You can also contact Donna Hockensmith from the EO e-file team at (202) 422-2113.
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