Tax year 2025 valid XML schemas and business rules for Form 2290 Modernized e-File (MeF) | Internal Revenue Service

Tax year 2025 valid XML schemas and business rules for Form 2290 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 2290 for tax year (TY) 2025. Included are the Extensible Markup Language (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 PDF and Publication 4164 PDF. Test scenarios for Form 720 can be found on the Modernized e-File (MeF) Assurance Testing System (ATS) page.

Extensible Markup Language (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.

Tax year 2025 documents

Release memo Schema version ATS date Production date Comments
04/24/2025 2025v1.0 Start: 06/01/2025
End: TBD
Start: 06/22/2025
End: TBD
 

Form 9465

Version Date available ATS date Production date Comments
CUv27.0 07/18/2024 Not valid in ATS 01/27/2025  

Valid XML schemas and business rules for Form 2290 Modernized e-File (MeF)