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TY2013 Valid XML Schemas and Business Rules for Form 720 Modernized e-File (MeF)

 

The following links provide information and technical guidance for software developers and transmitters who are interested in developing software for the Modernized e-File (MeF) Form 720 for Tax Year (TY) 2013. Included are the XML Schemas, Business Rules, Release Memorandum and specific instructions.

Developers and other Authorized IRS e-file Providers can find information on e-filing returns through MeF in the Publication 4163 and Publication 4164. Test Scenarios for (TY) 2013 are provided on the Information and Technical Guidance for Software Developers and Transmitters page until Publication 4594 is updated.

XML Schemas, Business Rules and Release 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 (ATS) and Production.

 

TY 2013 Form 720 Release Memo, Schemas and Business Rules

Release Memo

Schema Version

ATS Date

Production Date

Business Rules

3/22/2013

Q2v2.1

Q1v2.1

Start Date: 03/22/2013 
 

End Date: 

Start Date: 03/22/2013 
 

End Date: 

Q2v2.1

Q1v2.1

02/14/2013

Q2v2.0

Q1v2.0

Start Date: 03/04/2013 
 

End Date: 

Start Date: 03/04/2013 
 

End Date: 

Q2v2.0

Q1v2.0


10/25/2012
 

Q2v1.0
Q1v1.0

 

Start Date: 12/17/2012 
 

End Date: 03/03/2013

Start Date: 01/07/2013 
 

End Date: 03/03/2013

Q2v1.0
Q1v1.0

 

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2013-03-26