This procedure outlines the steps to be taken to generate the necessary file and submit it to the IRS Fire System
Submit via FIRE
- 1. Go to Periodic/1099 Extracts
Generate IRS format - output file type will generate the district's TAP file used to submit to the IRS and the 1099.TXT transmitter report that will be stored in the Calendar Year Report Archive.
Select 2024 as the Payment Year
Type of Return - checkmark BOTH
1099-NEC
1099-MISC
Select Output File Type:
IRS Format
Review the File Name, TIN, Address and enter contact information
District Contact Information
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
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.
- Go to the IRS Fire System and upload TAP file.
Review Publication 1220 for Calendar Year End 2024 for Fire System details and deadlines.
Log onto IRS Fire System
Upload the TAP File to FIRE
Checking the Status of your File
Once your files are uploaded, you may head back to step #11 on the 2024 Calendar Year End Checklist and continue closing the month.