The FIRE (Filing Information Returns Electronically) system is set up for financial institutions and others to file Information Return Forms 1042-S, 1098, 1099, 5498, 8027 or W-2G. An Information Return is a tax document used to report certain types of payments made by financial institutions and others who make payments as a part of their trade or business as required by Internal Revenue Code regulations.
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. FIRE does not provide an electronic fill-in form option.
Filing Information Returns electronically is very cost-effective; is easier than filing on paper or magnetic media; and is more accurate. Filing status is available within 2 business days for Forms 1098, 1099 and W2-G; and, electronic filers receive a later due date for most returns.
IRS/ECC-MTB no longer accepts 3 1/2-inch diskettes for filing Information Returns.
For tax year 2008 forms filed in calendar year 2009, IRS/ECC-MTB will no longer accept tape cartridges for the filing of information returns. Electronic filing will be the ONLY acceptable method to file information returns at ECC-MTB.
What's New With FIRE:
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File for an extension on-line using the Form 8809 (Extension of Time to File) and receive electronic acknowledgement
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e-Mail Notices: status of file; alerts to notify you of program and system issues, updates and information bulletins
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New Look and Feel - improved navigation and appearance
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