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IRS Shuts Down FIRE E-Filing Nov. 19: Apply for IRIS Now

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For nearly two decades, Carol Warner has analyzed the legal and financial realities behind workplace decisions, covering employment law, benefits, payroll and HR technology. She translates complex legal updates, regulatory shifts and vendor claims into plain language that HR teams can act on. Her focus is simple: What does this mean for employers, and what should they do next? Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Last Updated: October 29, 2026
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The IRS’s FIRE system will take its last information return at 3 p.m. ET on Nov. 19. Starting with the 2027 filing season, the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) will replace FIRE for e-filing returns, including 1099s, 1098s and W-2Gs for gambling winnings.

Companies filing directly need an IRIS Transmitter Control Code, separate from any FIRE code they already hold. IRS Publication 5903 says applications will typically be processed within 45 business days. An application that was submitted Oct. 30 could take until about Jan. 7, 2027, a little over three weeks before the Feb. 1 deadline for Forms 1099-NEC.

W-2s go to the Social Security Administration and aren’t affected. Teams filing directly should apply now.

More info: IRS FIRE system transition

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