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\nDepartment of the Treasury  \nInternal Revenue Service   \n [www.irs.gov](www.irs.gov)  Publication 4163 (2008)  Catalog Number 36165C   \nChange Page for TY 2008 March Revision of Publication 4163, Modernized e-File (MeF) Information For Authorized IRS e-file Providers for Business Returns  \n\n| Section in Revision 12/2008 | \u003Cbr>Changes made from 12/31/2008 to 3/31/2009\u003Cbr>( for TY 2008) |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Requirement toe-file | Updated information regarding requirement to e-file for Partnerships |\n| Helpful Publications and Information | Changed term for “Workarounds” now called “Known efile Issues & solutions”. |\n| Integrating Data/Elections into Your Return | Updated procedures for attaching detailed data on consolidated returns |\n| Corporations (Forms 1120, 1120-F,\u003Cbr>1120S) | Added Special Instructions on Form 1120-F for FIRPTA claims |\n| Exhibit 2 | Updated link for Foreign Country Codes |\n| Various | Updated several links referenced throughout |\n\n\n| Section in Revision 12/2008 | Large Taxpayer Addendum |\n| --- | --- |\n| Retrieving Acknowledgements | Added section explaining taxpayer’s requirement to retain acknowledgement file indicating “Accepted” as proof the return was accepted by |\n\nINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE MISSION STATEMENT  \nProvide America’s taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all.  \nTable of Contents  \nPART I Introduction and General Information  \nUsing Publication 4163 ........................................................................................ 9  \nGeneral Information ............................................................................................. 9  \nAuthorized IRS e-file Providers ........................................................................... 9  \nDefinitions of Roles and Responsibilities for All Provider Options............... 10  \nThe Electronic 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................................................................................................... 13  \nCommunicating with IRS ................................................................................... 13  \nModernized e-File (MeF) Status Page..................................................... 13  \nQuick Alerts.............................................................................................. 14  \nHelpful Publications or Information ....................................................... 15  \nOverview and Benefits of Modernized e-file (MeF) .......................................... 16  \nForms for Tax Year 2008 (Processing Year 2009) ............................................ 17  \nExtension Applications ........................................................................... 17  \nCorporate Returns ..........","cbCaibxGisn6GPTP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibxGisn6GPTP","pdf",632829,97,"English","# Using Publication 4163\n# General Information\n## Authorized IRS e-file Providers\n## Definitions of Roles and Responsibilities for All Provider Options\n## The Electronic Return Originator (ERO)\n## Transmitter\n## Software Developer\n## Online Provider\n## Intermediate Service Provider\n## Large Taxpayer\n## Communicating with IRS\n## Modernized e-File (MeF) Status Page\n## Quick Alerts\n## Helpful Publications or Information\n## Overview and Benefits of Modernized e-file (MeF)\n## Forms for Tax Year 2008 (Processing Year 2009)\n## Extension Applications\n## Corporate Returns\n## Tax Exempt/Government Entity Returns\n## Partnership Returns\n## ETEC Returns\n## New Processes/Procedures for Tax Year 2008 (Processing Year 2009)\n## Strong Authentication\n## Alerts\n## Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Data Store\n## Late Tax Legislation\n## The Requirement to e-file\n## Corporations (1120/1120S)\n## Partnerships (1065/1065-B)\n## Tax Exempt/Government Entities (990 series)\n## Excise Tax Returns (Form 2290)\n# Participating in the 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