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Release Memo for Modernized e-File (MeF) Form 56 (CUv3.0)

The Form 56 (CUv3.0) schema and business rule packages have been posted to IRS.gov. The Form 56 have been packaged using a new versioning method. The form is packaged by Continuous Use (CUv3.0) versioning.

XML Schemas

The Form 56 (CUv3.0) schema was posted on October 25, 2011. The schema and business rules will be available for  ATS on October 31, 2011. The schema and business rules will be available for Production in January 2012.

The "Diff" Files in the schema package identify the changes.

Business Rules

The Form 56 (CUv3.0) business rules were posted on October 25, 2011 in two (2) formats that contain identical information: Adobe (.PDF) and Comma Separated Values (.csv).

If you have any questions about the schemas or business rules, please send your inquiry to the MeF Mailbox.

 



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