The IRS is retiring FIRE: what businesses need to change before filing 1099s in 2027
Beginning with the 2027 filing season, the IRS will require businesses to submit information returns through its new IRIS system instead of FIRE. The shift affects how Forms 1099 are filed, who needs a new transmitter authorization, and how corrections are handled. Find out what your business needs to verify before FIRE shuts down in November 2026.