IRS PayrollPublished October 18, 2026
IRS Is Retiring the FIRE E-File System: Move 1099 Filing to IRIS Before the 2027 Filing Season
What changed
The IRS is retiring its Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system. In IR-2026-99, issued Aug. 24, 2026, it told filers who use FIRE to prepare now and move to the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) before the 2027 filing season.
Who it applies to
Employers and payers that e-file information returns such as Forms 1099 through the IRS FIRE system.
What employers may need to do
- Move information return e-filing from the FIRE system to IRIS before the 2027 filing season.
Official source
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/payroll-professionals-tax-center-information-for-payroll-professionals-and-their-clientsDetected by RegWatch monitoring on October 15, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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