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Technology/E-File

Current Standards

Currently Under Development

Informational
Guidance

 

What is FTA

Meetings

Links

 

Current Standards

XML Tax Standards
  Glossary of XML Terms

2-D Barcode Standards
[Final Draft Standards--Tax Year 2006 Returns]

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
  TXP Tax Payment Banking Convention - Format and Explanation
  TXP Tax Type Codes and Amount Type Codes

Wireless Communications Sourcing Standards

Uniform EDI Standards/Model Maps
  Sales & Use Tax 817 TIA Code Lists updated March 1

Standards Development

Fed-State E-File Modernization
  Link to StateMeF.com Web Site (for state use)

XML Tax Standards Development

Fed/State 1065 (Partnership) Project

2-D Barcode Standards Development

[Latest Standards Development Meetings]

Other Information

FTA Roles and Responsibilities in Electronic Commerce Development

Electronic Commerce Best Practices [Sept 2000]

Tax Information Group for EC Requirements Standardization [TIGERS]
  
TIGERS Accomplishments/Work In Progress

 

Send all Comments/Suggestions to: Jonathan Lyon
The FTA Staff internet addresses.