Tax Year 2011 Valid XML Schemas and Business Rules for Form 8849 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 8849 for Tax Year (TY) 2011. 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 the Form 8849 can be found in Publication 4594.
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 2011 Schemas, Business Rules, and Release Memo
| Version | Date Posted | ATS Date | Production Date | XML Documents |
| 2011v2.6 | 10/25/2011 | 12/19/2011 | 01/09/2012 | |
| 2011v2.5 | 10/25/2011 | 10/31/2011 | Not Valid for Production | |
| 2011v2.4 | 05/17/2011 | 06/12/2011 | 06/26/2011 | |
| 2011v2.3 | 02/15/2011 | 02/27/2011 | 03/06/2011 | Business Rules Change Page and Release Memo (03/08/2011) |
| 2011v2.2 | 12/03/2010 | 12/27/2010 | 01/03/2011 | Business Rules Change Page and Release Memo (01/11/2011) |
| 2011v2.1 | 11/01/2010 | 12/20/2010 | 01/03/2011 | Release Memo Schemas Business Rules |
| 2011v2.0 | 10/13/2010 | 12/06/2010 | 01/03/2011 | |
| 2011v1.0 | 07/23/2010 | 11/01/2010 | 01/03/2011 |
