Updates for TY 2024
The links below provide information and technical guidance for software developers and transmitters who are interested in developing software for the Modernized e-File Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, 990-PF, 990-T, 1120-POL, 8868, 4720, 5227 and 5330 for tax year (TY) 2024 and Form 8038-CP for TY 2025. Included are the XML schemas, business rules, release memorandums and specific instructions.
Developers and other authorized IRS e-file providers can find information on e-filing returns through MeF in Publication 4163 PDF and Publication 4164 PDF.
Test scenarios for the Form 990 family, 990-N, 990-T, 1120-POL, 8868, 4720, 5227, 5330, and 8038-CP are listed on the Exempt organizations and other tax-exempt entities MeF Assurance Testing System (ATS) test scenarios page.
General testing information can be found in Publication 5078 PDF.
Tax year 2024 documents
- Tax year 2024 Forms 990/990-EZ/990-PF XLSX, 990-T XLSX, 1120-POL XLSX, 4720 XLSX, 5330 XLSX, and 8038-CP XLSX MeF forms attachment listing
- Tax year 2024 Form 8868 for exempt organizations MeF return due dates PDF
- Tax year 2024 Form 8868 for Form 5330 MeF return due dates PDF
- Tax year 2024 stylesheets: MeF stylesheets
- Known e-file issues and solutions Production & Acceptance Testing System (ATS): Current valid schemas
Form 990/990-EZ/990-PF
Links to Form 990 TY 2024 schemas, business rules, release memos
Version | Available date | ATS dates | Production dates |
---|---|---|---|
2024v5.0 | 12/16/2024 | Start date: 12/15/2024 End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2025 End date: |
2024v5.0 | 11/12/2024 | Start date: 12/15/2024 End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2025 End date: |
2024v4.0 | 10/10/2024 | Start date: 11/17/2024 End date: 12/14/2024 |
Not operational in production |
2024v3.0 | 8/29/2024 | Start date: 10/28/2024
End date: 11/16/2024 |
Not operational in production |
2024v2.0 | 7/18/2024 | Not operational in ATS | Not operational in production |
2024v1.0 | 6/6/2024 | Not operational in ATS | Not operational in production |
Form 990-N
Links to Form 990-N TY 2024 schemas, business rules, release memos
Version | Available date | ATS dates | Production dates |
---|---|---|---|
2024v1.0 | 7/18/2024 | Start date: 10/28/2024
End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2025
End date: |
Form 990-T
Links to Form 990-T TY 2024 schemas, business rules, release memos
Version | Available date | ATS dates | Production dates |
---|---|---|---|
2024v5.0 | 12/16/2024 | Start date: 12/15/2024 End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2025 End date: |
2024v5.0 | 11/12/2024 | Start date: 12/15/2024 End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2025 End date: |
2024v4.0 | 10/10/2024 | Start date: 11/17/2024 End date: |
Not operational in production |
2024v3.0 | 8/29/2024 | Start date: 10/28/2024
End date: 11/16/2024 |
Not operational in production |
2024v2.0 | 7/18/2024 | Not operational in ATS | Not operational in production |
2024v1.0 | 6/6/2024 | Not operational in ATS | Not operational in production |
Form 1120-POL
Links to Form 1120-POL TY2024 schemas, business rules, release memos
Version | Available date | ATS dates | Production dates |
---|---|---|---|
2024v5.0 | 12/16/2024 | Start date: 12/15/2024 End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2025 End date: |
2024v5.0 | 11/12/2024 | Start date: 12/15/2024 End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2025 End date: |
2024v4.0 | 10/10/2024 | Start date: 11/17/2024 End date: |
Not operational in production |
2024v3.0 | 8/29/2024 | Start date: 10/28/2024
End date: 11/16/2024 |
Not operational in production |
2024v2.0 | 7/18/2024 | Not operational in ATS | Not operational in production |
2024v1.0 | 6/6/2024 | Not operational in ATS | Not operational in production |
Form 8868
Links to Form 8868 TY2024 schemas, business rules, release memos
Version | Available date | ATS dates | Production dates |
---|---|---|---|
2024v1.0 | 7/18/2024 | Start date: 10/28/2024
End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2025
End date: |
Form 4720
Links to Form 4720 TY2024 schemas, business rules, release memos
Version | Available date | ATS dates | Production dates |
---|---|---|---|
2024v1.0 | 7/18/2024 | Start date: 10/28/2024
End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2025
End date: |
Form 5227
Links to Form 5227 TY 2024 schemas, business rules, release memos
Version | Available date | ATS dates | Production dates |
---|---|---|---|
2024v4.0 | 10/10/2024 | Start date: 11/17/2024 End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2025 End date: |
2024v3.0 | 8/29/2024 | Start date: 10/28/2024
End date: 11/16/2024 |
Not operational in production |
2024v2.0 | 7/18/2024 | Not operational in ATS | Not operational in production |
2024v1.0 | 6/6/2024 | Not operational in ATS | Not operational in production |
Form 5330
Links to Form 5330 TY 2024 schemas, business rules, release memos
Version | Available date | ATS dates | Production dates |
---|---|---|---|
2024v1.0 | 7/18/2024 | Start date: 10/28/2024
End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2025 End date: |
Form 8038-CP
Links to Form 8038-CP TY 2025 schemas, business rules, release memos
Version | Available date | ATS dates | Production dates |
---|---|---|---|
2025v1.0 | 6/6/2024 | Start date: 10/28/2024
End date: |
Start date: 01/15/2015
End date: |