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FATCA News & Information August 10, 2016

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Issue Number:  2016-13

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  1. IDES Data Preparation – Unix Available on GitHub
  2. IDES Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

1.  New! IDES Data Preparation – Unix Available on GitHub

In response to requests to expand technical solutions for IDES data preparation, the IRS developed a Unix version that conforms to published guidelines.  The example is available on GitHub and explains how to create an IDES data packet and decrypt a notification.  GitHub is an open source repository hosting service that allows users to collaborate and share code. You are invited to review the examples, participate in the online community and create your own technology solutions.

• IDES Data Preparation for Unix 

• IDES Data Preparation for.NET 

• IDES Data Preparation for Java

• IDES Data Preparation for OpenSSL

Note: Please note that there are many open market tools that produce the same results; however, the IRS does not endorse any commercial products, including the frameworks used in the example.  All contributions and discussions must be done using the collaboration feature available directly within GitHub. Please do not contact the IRS with questions related to GitHub or the information posted in the repository.

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2.  Updated! IDES Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Several FATCA IDES Technical FAQs have been added and updated on IRS.gov. The FAQs are focused on IDES technical issues such as data preparation, alerts, testing and security.

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