General electronic filing information
The following resources contain general information and supplemental documentation pertaining to 1065 partnership electronic filing.
- 1065 MeF Introductory Information Page - IRS resource page that contains useful information regarding 1065 e-file for both novice and veteran EROs.
- Filing Information For Tax Pros & Partners - General resource page on the IRS website dedicated to 1065 e-filing.
- Publication 4163,(Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for Authorized IRS e-file Providers and Large Taxpayers- Contains general information about the 1065 Partnership MeF program for the current tax year.
- Valid XML Schemas and Business Rules for 1065 / 1065-B Modernized e-File (MeF) - Contains links to current valid schemas, or e-file standards, published by the IRS. Select the appropriate links to view the release memo, schemas, or business rules.
- MeF Status Page - Provides a range of Modernized e-file (MeF) statistics and provides alerts about processing problems that affect the MeF system.
- Electronic Federal Tax Payment SystemEFTPS General Information- EFTPS allows taxpayers to establish an electronic payment method for federal tax payments, which is necessary if a corporate taxpayer wants to establish electronic payments for estimated tax.
- Partnership FAQs - IRS answers to frequently asked questions regarding 1065 e-filing.
- Recommended Names and Descriptions for PDF Files attached to Modernized e-File (MeF) Business Submissions - Provides information on the IRS recommendations for EROs to use certain PDF file names and descriptions to ensure prompt processing.