This procedure outlines the steps to be taken to generate the necessary file and submit it to the IRS Fire System
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Submit via FIRE
Review Publication 1220 for Calendar Year End 2024 for Fire System details and deadlines.
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To obtain a TCC to file information returns electronically on the Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) System, go to Information Returns (IR) Application for Transmitter Control Code (TCC) on the FIRE webpage located at https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/filing-information-returns-electronically-fire . |
1. Go to Periodic/1099 Extracts in USAS.
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Submission Type: Original
Prior Year Submission - should be UNchecked
Approved for the Combined Federal/State Filing Program - should be UNchecked unless you have submitted a test file via Test Fire System and received an approval letter from the IRS.
Verify Amount and Royalty Type Limit
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Click on 'Generate' to generate the IRS Format .TAP file to submit to the IRS FIRE System.
You will receive 2 output files. 1 is the .TAP file which is used to submit to IRS and the other is 1099.TXT file. Print and keep that for your records.
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