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Is the Information Return System (IRS) supporting IRIS for 2024?

Pepper7477
Level 1

Last year IRS did not work in uploading an electronic 1099 file to the Internal Revenue Service's new IRIS system. I assume that it will for 2024. Can anyone provide a step-by-step guide on how to upload an IREFxxx.DAT file created in the Information Return System to the IRIS portal? Do you have to convert it to a CSV file?

This has been a very frustrating process to deal with. Any guidance and expertise is greatly appreciated. Thanks to one and all.

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houserat
Level 1

I have spent most of the day trying to figure out how to file with IRIS through the information return system.  Apparently, it doesn't I am learning.  EasyAcct IRS does not state that, but IRIS says it accepts csv files.  The file I created to e-file the 1099s with the software was a DAT.  I cannot find either how to export the 1099 file to a csv instead of a dat.  So, I am at a frustrating loss as well.

 

 

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Eagles1
Level 1

Use the FIRE system

milldawg
Level 1

We have never used the FIRE system because our companies were below the threshold limit, however starting with last year most of our companies are now above the limit. The IRS chose that time to switch systems. Here is the answer to your response:

 You may use your existing (legacy) TCC to transmit or retrieve your Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) System file status information for tax years 2021 and 2022, until November 26, 2023. Beginning January 2024, you will no longer be able to electronically file using your legacy TCC.

FIRE is no longer available for new accounts and EasyACCT still has not fixed the system.

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jlfcpa
Level 1

You were required to apply for a new TCC in 2023 for FIRE.   FIRE is still available I used it last year with zero issues.   Current year processing started on the 13th.