Electronic Filing > IRIS e-Filing

IRIS is a new way to e-file the 1099 series forms.

It's similar to FIRE in that:

•	You need a TCC to file.

•	You generate an upload file to upload to the IRS.

What's different is:

•	Establishing an account required an ID.ME account which requires a picture ID, etc. This may feel onerous to some people but it actually goes quite smoothly.

•	The Setup takes a few extra steps.

•	The upload is a few clicks. You don't need to navigate a website, etc.

•	Status updates are a few clicks as well.

There are 2 things you need to obtain from the IRS. An IRIS TCC (not the same as Fire) and a Full User ID.

The TCC is 5 characters and looks like: ABCLF (example)

The FUID is 20 characters and looks like: ABTAXTG74H-74430159 (example)

Here's the process:

Here are the steps to working with IRIS in Magtax.

1.	Get an IRIS Transmitter Control Code. This establishes you as a user on the IRIS system.

2.	Get a Full User ID. This permits you to use Magtax to submit your filings. It grants consent/permissions for the Magtax software to communicate with IRIS and submit data.

3.	Perform a Test Communication. This tests that your authentication is working.

4.	Perform a Test Data Submission. This confirms with the IRIS system that you are reporting data correctly.

5.	Call the IRIS Help Desk for ‘IRIS ATS review’.