Episode 20: Goodbye FIRE, Hello IRIS: What E-Filers of 1099s Need to Know

The IRS has been signaling for months that the FIRE system — one of its two electronic intake systems for information returns — is on its way out. But earlier 2026 drafts of Publication 1099 left some wiggle room in the language. The March 2026 draft doesn't. Jason Dinesen walks through exactly what the updated publication says, explains what FIRE and IRIS actually are and why the distinction matters, and lays out your practical e-filing options as the end-of-2026 shutdown approaches. Whether your organization files directly or through a third-party vendor, now is the time to get ready.