8027 Software: How can I submit a test file?
You can submit as many test files as you like. But there is no requirement to submit a test. Testing typically starts in mid-November and runs until mid-February. The testing link is
fire.test.irs.gov
You can login and check the status of your file. The following results will be displayed:
“Good, Federal Reporting” — The test file is good for federal reporting.
“Bad” — The test file contains errors. Click on the filename for a list of the errors.
“Not Yet Processed” — The file has been received, but results are not available.
We, as software vendors, submit a tremendous number of test files each year with known errors and then we build-in the IRS error warnings into the software.
Categories: IRS Form 8027