Information Returns can be filed electronically, however, you must have software that can produce the file in the proper format as required by Publication 1220, Specifications for Filing Forms 1097-BTC, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, 8935, and W-2G Electronically.

IRS does not provide an electronic fill-in form option for filing information returns.

If you have software that can create the file in the proper format and you have a Transmitter Control Code (TCC), you can obtain more information by downloading Publication 3609, FIRE (Filing Information Returns Electronically).

For more information you may contact the Internal Revenue Service/Information Returns Branch (IRS/IRB) Customer Service Section, toll-free at 866-455-7438 or outside the U.S. at 1-304-263-8700.  IRS personnel are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. ET.   Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) can be reached at 1-304-579-4827.

Note: Forms W-2 are filed with the Social Security Administration (SSA). For more information log on to SSA's employer page.