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) 2024. 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. 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 2024 documents
- Tax year 2024 720 MeF accepted forms and schedules PDF
- Tax year 2024 720 MeF return due dates PDF
- Tax year 2024 stylesheets: MeF stylesheet
- Tax year 2024 known issues and solutions XLSX – Revised 6/25/2024
| Release memo | Schema version | ATS date | Production date | Business rules | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2024 | Q4v3.0
Q3v3.0 |
Start: 06/02/2024
End: TBD |
Start: 06/16/2024
End: TBD |
Q4v3.0
Q3v3.0 |
|
| 02/08/2024 | Q4v2.2
Q3v2.2 |
Start: 03/03/2024
End: 06/01/2024 |
Start: 03/17/2024
End: 06/15/2024 |
Q4v2.2
Q3v2.2 |
|
| 10/12/2023 | Q4v2.1
Q3v2.1 |
Start: 11/19/2023
End: 06/01/2024 |
Start: 01/16/2024
End: 06/15/2024 |
Q4v2.1
Q3v2.1 |
Business rules change page dated 11/13/2023 |
| 08/31/2023 | Q4v2.0
Q3v2.0 |
Start: 10/23/2023
End: 06/01/2024 |
Start: 01/16/2024
End: 06/15/2024 |
Q4v2.0
Q3v2.0 |
|
| 06/08/2023 | Q4v1.0
Q3v1.0 |
Not valid for ATS | Not valid for production | Q4v1.0
Q3v1.0 Q2v1.0 Q1v1.0 |
Business rules change pages dated 07/20/2023 |