Late breaking news! Contains important information and updates on electronic excise filing. Information and technical guidance 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. Current user guides & publications Publication 3112, IRS e-File Application and Participation PDF Publication 4163, Modernized e-File - Information for Authorized IRS e-File Providers PDF Publication 4164, Modernized e-file Guide for Software Developers and Transmitters PDF MeF submission composition guide - Modernized e-File system PDF MeF state and trading partners ICD PDF Fed/State Modernized eFile (MeF) state schema development Publication 510, Excise Taxes PDF Publication 5078, Modernized e-File (MeF) Test Package (Business Submissions) PDF Archives Links are provided to the schemas, business rules, release memo information and stylesheets. 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 software developers and transmitters who provide electronic excise tax filing options to taxpayers. All ETEC (Excise Tax e-File & Compliance) forms - Frequently asked questions Form 720 Frequently Asked Questions Form 2290 Trucking Tax Center Form 8849 Frequently Asked Questions Reminder: Publication 3112, IRS e-file Application and Participation includes the following prohibition: A provider must not use the IRS’ name, “Internal Revenue Service,” or “IRS” within a firm’s name. This includes the name of a provider’s website. The IRS will periodically review and initiate action to remove providers that fail to comply with this requirement from the approved IRS e-file for business provider pages. Modernized e-File (MeF) Program information
