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A Form 4419 (PDF), Application for Filing Information Returns Electronically/Magnetically, can be used for all types of returns that will be filed electronically and should be submitted at least 30 days before the due date of the returns.
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The IRS will provide a written reply to the applicant and further instructions at the time of approval (usually 30 days).
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You do not need to reapply each year.
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The mailing address can be found in the Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498 and W-2G.
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For further information concerning the filing of information returns with the IRS either electronically or magnetically, contact Enterprise Computer Center -- Martinsburg, Information Reporting Program (IRP) Customer Service Section toll-free at 866-455-7438 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
NOTE: Enterprise Computing Center -- Martinsburg will no longer accept tape cartridges (Magnetic media) for returns filed after December 1, 2008.
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