Update to all Publications associated
with filing information returns through the FIRE (Filing Information
Returns Electronically) System
This announcement affects all filers who use the FIRE System
and may wish to submit test files. Effective November 1, 2010, filers
who wish to submit electronic test files must now point their browser
to http://fire.test.irs.gov. This system is designed
to support electronic filing tests of information returns only. Electronic
filing test dates for Tax Year 2010 are November 1, 2010, through
February 15, 2011. If you have questions concerning the announcement,
please call toll-free 1-866-455-7438.