Duluth, GA – eFile360, a leading IRS-authorized 1099 e-filing provider, today announced enhanced services specifically designed to support businesses during the IRS’s major transition from the long-standing FIRE (Filing Information Returns Electronically) system to the new IRIS (Information Returns Intake System) platform.
The IRS is now requiring filers to adopt XML-based submissions, follow stricter data validation rules, and use newly required name-field formatting. Additionally, businesses must obtain a new IRIS-specific Transmitter Control Code (TCC)—a significant change, as existing FIRE TCCs will no longer apply. High-volume filers face even greater challenges, including API/A2A integration, authentication setup, and mandatory IRS Assurance Testing.
“This is one of the biggest changes in 1099 filing in decades.”
“The shift to IRIS is overwhelming for many small and mid-sized businesses,” said Smita Srivastava, CEO at eFile360. “Most companies don’t have developers or the technical resources to build XML or pass IRS testing. Our goal is to make this transition easy and hassle-free.”
IRIS Transition Pain Points for Businesses
The migration from FIRE to IRIS introduces several new compliance challenges:
- FIRE’s simple flat-file format is being replaced with complex IRS XML schemas
- IRIS requires first, middle, last, and suffix name fields
- Real-time validation increases the chances of form rejections
- Businesses must obtain a new IRIS TCC, as FIRE TCCs do not transfer
- A2A/API filing demands developers, authentication management, and testing
- Many U.S. states still rely on 1220 formats, creating a dual filing environment
eFile360 Offers a No-Software, Worry-Free Solution
With eFile360, businesses can avoid the technical burden of adapting to IRIS filing requirements. The service enables users to file without:
- XML or API development
- IRS testing
- Software installation
- Applying for a new IRIS TCC
eFile360 provides fully managed print, mail, and e-file services, making it an affordable and streamlined option for businesses, accountants, HR teams, and high-volume filers. Companies simply upload their data—eFile360 handles the rest.
Let eFile360 handle the transition for you.
About eFile360
eFile360 is an IRS-authorized e-filing provider specializing in 1099, 1098, Affordable Care Act forms, and other information return filings. Offering comprehensive print, mail, and electronic filing services, eFile360 provides businesses of all sizes with an easy, secure, and cost-effective way to meet IRS reporting requirements. Learn more at www.eFile360.com.
Contact Info:
Name: Smita Srivastava
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Organization: eFile360 Media Relations
Website: http://www.eFile360.com
