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) 2019.
Form 2290 Schemas and Business Rules Distribution is now through the Registered User Portal and your e-services mailbox. This mailbox is part of the Secure Object Repository (SOR). Users will access their mailbox in their existing e-services account to pick up the schema and business rules packages. Refer to the Release Memorandum for 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 2290 can be found on the Modernized e-File (MeF) Assurance Testing System (ATS) Updates page located on irs.gov.
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 2019 Documents
- Tax Year 2019 2290 MeF Accepted Forms and Schedules (PDF)
- Tax Year 2019 2290 MeF Return Due Date (PDF)
- Tax Year 2019 Stylesheets: MeF Stylesheet (coming soon)
- Known e-file issues and solutions
| Release Memo | Schema Version | ATS Date | Production Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2019 | 2019v1.1 | 11/04/2019 | Not Valid for Production |
Business Rules Change Page dated 09/03/2019
|
| 05/30/2019 | 2019v1.0 | 06/13/2019 | 07/01/2019 |
| Version | Date Posted | ATS Date | Production Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUv21.0 | 07/23/2019 | Not Valid for ATS | Not Valid for Production |
| CUv20.0 | 10/17/2018 |
Start: 12/09/2018 End: |
Start: 01/08/2019
End:
|
| CUv19.0 | 06/13/2018 | Start: 10/29/2018 End: 12/08/2018 |
Not Valid for Production |
| CUv18.0 | 05/17/2018 | Not Valid for ATS | Not Valid for Production |
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