FIRE to IRIS: What the Change Means for Yearli Customers

The IRS is retiring FIRE and moving electronic filing for the affected information returns to IRIS. Here's what is changing, what to review before you file, and where to get help.

If you file through Yearli, you can keep preparing and submitting supported forms in your Yearli account. For Tax Year 2026 forms filed in the 2027 filing season, we will transmit supported information returns covered by the FIRE transition through IRIS. You don't need your own IRIS Transmitter Control Code to file through Yearli. If you also file directly with the IRS, review the separate requirements for that workflow.

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What Is Changing From FIRE to IRIS?

FIRE stands for Filing Information Returns Electronically, the IRS system that receives many electronic information returns. IRIS stands for Information Returns Intake System, the IRS platform replacing FIRE for those returns.

According to the IRS, FIRE will stop accepting information return submissions after November 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. Eastern time. For Tax Year 2026 returns filed in the 2027 filing season, current FIRE users need to move to IRIS. The shutdown also affects prior-year submissions and corrections. Check the IRS FIRE retirement page for the latest guidance.

The change applies to the IRS intake system for covered information returns. Not every year-end form goes through IRIS. Federal W-2 forms are filed with the Social Security Administration. Forms 1095-B and 1095-C are filed electronically with the IRS through its separate Affordable Care Act Information Returns (AIR) system. State reporting and recipient delivery are still separate parts of your filing responsibilities.

What Yearli Customers Need to Know

Yearli is a filing service, not the IRS IRIS Taxpayer Portal. When you submit supported information returns through Yearli, Yearli transmits them for you. You don't need to get an IRIS Transmitter Control Code (TCC) just to file through Yearli.

The IRS system change happens behind the scenes. You should still review your filing data and keep an eye on your statuses. IRIS can catch name and taxpayer identification number (TIN) inconsistencies during submission, so you may see a rejection or a status saying a correction needs review.

If your organization also transmits directly to the IRS outside Yearli, that separate process may require its own IRIS application and TCC. Your existing FIRE TCC is not an IRIS TCC. See the IRS IRIS application guidance before filing directly.

Prepare Your Information Returns for IRIS

Preparing early gives your team time to fix data issues before filing deadlines. Use this checklist for your Yearli workflow:

1. Identify the forms and filing responsibilities you manage. Review your federal, applicable state, and recipient delivery requirements. Confirm deadlines for each form and state with the Yearli deadline tool.
2. Review payer and recipient information. Check legal names and TINs against your records. Request updated Forms W-9 when you need to verify recipient information.
3. Check imported data. Look for outdated names, mismatched identifiers, spelling differences, and other inconsistencies. Review available import methods in the integrations directory.
4. Use TIN matching where appropriate. Yearli Performance and Yearli Premier include unlimited free TIN matching. Yearli Core offers TIN matching on a paid per-use basis. Matching can catch issues before filing, but it doesn't replace a review of your data.
5. Review your forms and submit. Check the information and selected services before you complete checkout. Leave time to respond if a filing needs attention.
6. Monitor filing statuses. Check your Yearli account for updates and follow the instructions for any rejected filing or correction notice.

Read the customer transition guide

Understand Your Filing Status

IRIS can flag name and TIN issues earlier in the filing process. What you do next depends on the status you receive.

An accepted filing with a potential mismatch is different from a rejected submission, and how you resubmit can depend on the rejection. Follow the instructions in your account and contact Yearli support if you need help with a particular filing.

Federal, State, and Recipient Reporting Still Matter

The FIRE-to-IRIS transition changes how the IRS receives covered electronic information returns. It doesn't remove applicable state filing or the need to provide recipient copies.

Yearli handles federal filing, applicable state filing, and recipient delivery in one workflow. Yearli Core and Yearli Performance bundle federal filing, state filing, recipient print and mail with postage, and secure online recipient delivery in one per-form price. Online recipient retrieval is optional. Yearli Premier offers all-inclusive and à la carte filing options. Subscription and filing fees vary by product. See plans and pricing for details.

FIRE-to-IRIS Resources

Find the next step for your filing situation:

• Yearli customer guide: Learn more about IRIS validation, statuses, and preparing your data.
• Getting ready for IRIS: Read our guide to the transition for more background on preparing your records and direct filing.
• IRS transition information: Check the FIRE retirement page for current dates and the IRIS filing page for supported forms and filing options.
• 1099 filing: See the 1099 forms Yearli supports.
• Deadlines and state reporting: Use the Yearli deadline tool to check your filing and recipient deadlines.
• Importing data: Review Yearli integrations and import options.
• Direct filing comparison: See how the IRS IRIS portal compares with paid filing software.
• Account help: Visit Yearli support with questions about your filing workflow or status.

FIRE-to-IRIS FAQs

When does FIRE stop accepting filings?

The IRS lists November 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. Eastern time as the last day to submit information returns through FIRE. Confirm the latest details on the IRS FIRE page.

Do I need an IRIS TCC if I file through Yearli?

No. Yearli transmits for you, so you don't need your own IRIS TCC just to submit forms through Yearli. If you also file directly through IRIS outside Yearli, check the IRS requirements for that separate process.

Do I need to move my FIRE files into IRIS to use Yearli?

You prepare and submit supported forms within Yearli. If you previously filed directly through FIRE, contact Yearli support to discuss data-import options. Don't assume FIRE records transfer automatically to Yearli or IRIS. Yearli supports corrections to Forms 1099, 1095, and 1042-S only when the original form was filed with Yearli. For a form originally filed outside Yearli, ask the IRS and your advisor about the correction process that applies.

What if my filing is rejected?

Review the rejection reason in your filing status and correct the issue. Rejections can have different causes, including a payer name/TIN mismatch, and the next step can depend on the type of rejection. Follow the instructions in your Yearli account and contact support if you need help resubmitting.

What if a filing says "Corrections Needed"?

This status means the IRS accepted the filing but identified a potential issue. Compare the submitted information with your records, verify it with the recipient if necessary, and submit a correction if one is needed. A correction is not the same as resubmitting a rejected filing.

Can I still submit a prior-year return or correction after FIRE closes?

The IRS says FIRE will stop accepting all submissions after shutdown, including prior-year returns and corrections. IRIS supports certain prior-year forms and corrections, depending on the form and tax year. Check IRS IRIS guidance for current requirements.

Yearli's prior-year options vary by form and product. Corrections to Forms 1099, 1095, and 1042-S are supported only if the original was filed with Yearli, and Yearli does not offer prior-year state reporting. See Yearli's prior-year filing guide and contact support to confirm your options.

Does the move to IRIS change W-2 filing?

No. Federal W-2 forms are filed with the Social Security Administration, not through FIRE or IRIS. Keep checking applicable state and recipient requirements for your W-2 reporting.

Get Ready for Your Next Filing

Review your information, check your deadlines, and watch for status updates after you submit. If you have questions about your filing workflow as the IRS moves from FIRE to IRIS, Yearli support can help.

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Yearli provides filing tools and guidance, not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Confirm requirements for your circumstances with the appropriate agency or advisor.