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​1099 E-Filing Module Overview

This guide will walk you through E-Filing 1099's. See W-2 and 1099 E-Filing: Getting Started. Open the 1099 E-File Module. Follow the Step-by-Step procedure. Opening the 1099 E-File Module. Upon open…

Eric
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1099 E-Filing Step 1: Inputting Transmitter Data

CFS is not a third-party transmitter. CFS does not file the W-2/1099s; you do. CFS creates the file for you to upload to the agency. Click here for an instructional video on this topic. For help on o…

Eric
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1099 E-Filing Step 2: Create IRS file (FIRE or IRIS)

For help on other parts of the 1099 e-filing module, see 1099 E-filing Module Overview. On this step, Payers for which you have prepared 1099’s are listed along with Form type(s), Quantity, and Statu…

Eric
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1099 E-Filing Step 3: IRS Submittal

For help on other parts of the 1099 e-filing module, see 1099 E-filing Module Overview. In this step you will connect to the IRS FIRE System website to upload the file you have just created. Note eac…

Eric
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1099 E-Filing Step 4: Create state file

For help on other parts of the 1099 e-filing module, see 1099 E-filing Module Overview. Most users will complete the required IRS FIRE System upload(s) , before moving on to State 1099’s. State proce…

Eric
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1099 E-Filing Step 5: State Submittal

For help on other parts of the 1099 e-filing module, see 1099 E-filing Module Overview. State procedure in Step 5 is quite similar to the Step 3: IRS Submittal. See state-specific filing requirements…

Eric
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1099 E-Filing: Checking file status

The IRS normally sends you email(s) which will update and inform you of your file’s status. If you do not receive acknowledgement from them as expected, or wish to check an uploaded file’s status, do…

Eric
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1099 E-Filing: IRIS CSV Portal Combined Fed/State filing

CFS Payroll System does not support Combined Fed/State filing in FIRE or in IRIS, however, after uploading the CSV file to IRIS, the user can manually edit the Unsubmitted Forms to specify Combined F…

Suzette Ciplickas
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1099 E-Filing: Navigating IRIS CSV Portal Website

All use of the IRIS System website and filing of Information Forms is entirely the user’s responsibility. This is not a replacement for IRS instructions or tutorials. Additionally, IRIS System web pa…

Suzette Ciplickas
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1099 E-Filing: Navigating the IRS FIRE System Website

Before you begin. You must first create your file for IRS upload in Payroll System’s Create 1098/1099/W-2G e-file/MagMedia Files module. See 1099 E-Filing Overview. The Create 1098/1099/W-2G e-file/M…

Eric
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1099 E-Filing: Submitting IRIS CSV Portal corrections

You must submit corrections through the portal for information returns submitted through the Taxpayer Portal. Examples: Incorrect money amount(s). Incorrect payment type(s). Incorrect distribution co…

Suzette Ciplickas
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1099 E-Filing: Submitting corrections via FIRE

If an information return was successfully processed by the IRS and you identify an error with the file and more than 10 calendar days have passed since the IRS accepted the file and it is in "Good" s…

Eric
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1099 E-Filing: submitting prior year files

Method 1: Use the current Payroll System program. In this method, you will create your prior year’s 1099(s) as if they are current information returns. To maintain separation of the prior year forms/…

Eric
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Adding Responsible Officials to a TCC application

As you continue through Application Screens, you will add information regarding your Responsible Officials and Contacts. If you are a Sole Proprietor/Individual or S Corp, only ONE Responsible Offici…

Eric
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Applying for FIRE Transmitter Control Code (TCC)

A FIRE Transmitter Control Code (TCC) is required to e-file 1099’s (and certain other information returns) to the IRS. You must electronically apply for a FIRE TCC through the IR Application describe…

Eric
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Applying for IRIS Transmitter Control Code (TCC)

There are different types of TCC's (Transmitter Control Codes). FIRE ( Filing Information Returns Electronically ). IRIS ( IRS Information Return Intake System ). IRIS or FIRE? See Differences betwee…

Greg Hatfield
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Can the same TCC be used for both FIRE and IRIS?

Transmitter Control Codes (TCC) are five-character, alphanumeric codes required by the IRS to e-file information returns. There are different types of TCC's and they are not interchangeable. FIRE TCC…

Eric
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Checking Size of Uploaded File

The FIRE System advises you to ensure that your uploaded file is the correct size. Note: You can also apply these concepts to checking the size of a W-2 file uploaded to the BSO website. This is simp…

Eric
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Creating an IRS FIRE account

The FIRE website closes down near the end of November annually and does not reopen until the first or second week of January. If it is closed, be sure to register there as soon as possible when it re…

Eric
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Differences between E-Filing with FIRE and IRIS

The IRS maintains two separate E-Filing portals for E-Filing 1099's: FIRE ( Filing Information Returns Electronically ), and. IRIS (IRS Information Return Intake System). CFS Payroll System supports…

Eric
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Does CFS support the Combined Federal/State Filing program?

CFS W2/1099 E-File add-on does not support the 1099 Combined Federal/State Program due to the user testing requirements, state direct filing requirements for 1099's with state withholding, variable s…

Eric
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FIRE System Upload: Navigating to your File

If you were unsuccessful in pasting your "File name and path", or otherwise need help in navigating to your file, this article will illustrate two examples of navigating to a sample file (in Payroll…

Eric
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Finding the exact Company Name for logging into IRS FIRE

Go to IR Application for TCC. Login through ID.me. Click Select next to the company name with IR TCC listed under Application Type in the Organizational Roles section of the Select Your Organization…

Eric
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Finding your FIRE TCC

Online. You can find your TCC online sometimes as little as a few days after submitting your FIRE TCC application. Approval Letter. Within 45 days or so of submitting your application, the IRS mails…

Eric
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Getting Started: W-2 and 1099 E-Filing

Follow these steps prior to E-Filing W-2's and 1099's. Determine if you are required to E-File. See IRS lowers E-Filing threshold. Waivers may be automatically obtained by filing Form 8508 (for the f…

Eric
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IRS lowers E-Filing threshold to 10 information returns of any type

It's official—the IRS now requires employers to electronically file the following forms if they have an aggregate of 10 or more of: W-2 1099 series. 1098 series. W-2G. 1042-S. 1094 1095 series. 3921…

Eric
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Logging into FIRE with Internet Explorer 6

The Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) Production and Test System server no longer supports Secure Socket Layer (SSL) 3.0 as one of the FIRE System’s Internet Security Technical Standar…

Eric
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Logging into IRS FIRE with a Company Name that matches IRS records

This article assumes you are on the IRS FIRE login page or Create Account page. The IRS FIRE login page is notoriously sensitive about the Company Name. It must match character for character with IRS…

Eric
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Printing Summaries and Reports

In STEP 3 – IRS Submittal, you can Preview and Print the “Payer/Payee Summary”: The Payer/Payee Summary will show your created file’s Saved File Name, the number of Payers included, the number of 109…

Eric
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Uploading 1099 files to CA SWIFT website

See California 1099 filing requirements. Create a SWIFT account if you have not done so already. Log in into your SWIFT account. Swift User ID is lower case, and the credentials are not the same as M…

Eric
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What to do when you receive your FIRE TCC

Once the IR Application for FIRE TCC is approved and processed, a five-character alphanumeric FIRE TCC is assigned to your business. Can't find your TCC? See Finding your FIRE TCC. With your new TCC,…

Eric
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