E-file information returns

 

You can electronically file most information returns.

10 or more returns: E-filing is required.

Choose an option to e-file with an IRS system. Then apply for a Transmitter Control Code (TCC).

E-file information returns with IRIS

File for free through the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) Taxpayer Portal. Or use software through IRIS Application to Application (A2A).

Forms you can e-file with IRIS

Find forms by processing year:

Taxpayer Portal and A2A

  • Tax year 2022: Forms 1099-A, 1099-B, 1099-C, 1099-CAP, 1099-DIV, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-LS, 1099-LTC, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-OID, 1099-PATR, 1099-Q, 1099-QA, 1099-R, 1099-S, 1099-SA and 1099-SB.
  • Tax year 2023: Forms 1099-A, 1099-B, 1099-C, 1099-CAP, 1099-DIV, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-LS, 1099-LTC, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-OID, 1099-PATR, 1099-Q, 1099-QA, 1099-R, 1099-S, 1099-SA and 1099-SB.

Starting July 1, 2024: Forms being added to the Taxpayer Portal only

  • Tax year 2023: Forms 1097-BTC, 1098, 1098-C, 1098-E, 1098-F, 1098-Q, 1098-T, 3921, 3922, 5498, 5498-ESA, 5498-SA and W-2G.

Taxpayer Portal and A2A

Tax year 2022: Forms 1099-A, 1099-B, 1099-C, 1099-CAP, 1099-DIV, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-LS, 1099-LTC, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-OID, 1099-PATR, 1099-Q, 1099-QA, 1099-R, 1099-S, 1099-SA and 1099-SB.

E-file information returns with FIRE

Software is required for the Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system.

  • Form 1097
  • Forms 1098
  • Forms 1099
  • Form 3921
  • Form 3922
  • Forms 5498
  • Form 8027
  • Form 8596
  • Form 8955-SSA
  • Form 1042-S
  • Form W-2G

E-file Affordable Care Act Forms 1094 and 1095 with AIR

Software is required for the Affordable Care Act Information Returns (AIR) system.

  • Form 1094-B
  • Form 1095-B
  • Form 1094-C
  • Form 1095-C

Apply for a Transmitter Control Code (TCC)

To e-file information returns with an IRS system, you need to apply for a TCC. This five-character, alphanumeric code identifies your firm or entity when you e-file.

Don't delay in completing your TCC application. It may take to up 45 days for processing.

Apply for a TCC to e-file with an IRS system:

The responsible official listed on your application has access to view assigned TCCs.

E-filing required for 10 or more returns

Starting tax year 2023, if you have 10 or more information returns, you must file them electronically. This includes Forms W-2, e-filed with the Social Security Administration.

Find details on the final e-file regulations and requirements for Forms W-2.

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