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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) 2026. 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 Publication 4163 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 2026 documents
- Tax year 2026 720 MeF accepted forms and schedules - not available
- Tax year 2026 720 MeF return due dates - not available
- Tax year 2026 stylesheets: MeF stylesheet - not available
- Tax year 2026 known issues and solutions - not available
| Release memo | Schema version | ATS date | Production date | Business rules | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2025 | Q4v1.0 Q3v1.0 Q2v1.0 Q1v1.0 | Start: 10/14/2025 End: 11/1/2025 | Not valid for production | Q4v1.0 Q3v1.0 Q2v1.0 Q1v1.0 | Business rules change page dated 8/14/2025 |
| 9/25/2025 | Q4v2.0 Q3v2.0 Q2v2.0 Q1v2.0 | Start: 11/2/2025 End: TBD | Not valid for production | Q4v2.0 Q3v2.0 Q2v2.0 Q1v2.0 |
Form 9465
| Version | Date available | ATS date | Production date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUv26.0 | 11/13/2023 | Start: 12/17/2023 End: 10/27/2024 | Start: 1/29/2024 End: 1/24/2025 |
| CUv27.0 | 6/6/2024 | Start: 10/28/2024 End: TBD | Start: 1/25/2025 End: TBD |
| CUv28.0 | 7/16/2025 | Start: TBD End: TBD | Start: TBD End: TBD |