1099 Software: How can I align the data to print perfectly on the red-ink forms?

November 25th, 2016 7 comments

The red-ink forms are free and typically have a perforated edge and additional form copies attached.  The additional forms are almost like tissue paper and tear easily.  In the days before computers, you put carbon paper between the red-ink Copy A and Copy B and when you typed or used a pen and wrote really […]

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Can you efile on our behalf?

November 24th, 2016 2 comments

Yes. We can electronically file almost any IRS form are your behalf. We can efile any number of payer or payee records with complete security.  Here are the steps you would want to take to have us electronically file on your behalf: Contact sales at (480) 460-9311.  Sales can process your order and provide an […]

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1099 Software: How to efile a test file?

November 24th, 2016 No comments

The IRS FIRE Test System is only available for part of the year.  Testing typically is available from November 1 through mid-March. You must submit a test file if you are filing for the first time under the Combined Federal/State Filing Program (CFSFP).  You must submit one “Good” test file and then call the IRS […]

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1099 Software: How can I efile replacements?

November 24th, 2016 No comments

How can I efile replacements? One frequently asked question is “I put together a new file, there are 0 potential errors, I click Transmit and I see..” and the Replacement option is grayed out.  The software can not automatically transmit a replacement like it would an original or correction because you have to find the […]

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1099 Software: How can I efile corrections?

November 24th, 2016 10 comments

A replacement arises when you electronically submit a file to the IRS and the file comes back as “Bad”.  You put together a new file to replace the bad file that was originally uploaded. A correction arises when you electronically submit something to the IRS and the file comes back as “Good”. Then later (maybe […]

1099 Software : How can I efile originals?

November 24th, 2016 4 comments

An original file is data that has never been transmitted to the IRS before.  The steps to efiling are below: Import in your data and then click “File Information Returns Electronically”. Fill out all of the fields on this screen and hit the Save button so you dont have to fill it out again. Click […]

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1095 forms: More than 6 covered individuals

November 21st, 2016 No comments

A common comment is The total number of employees auto populated does not match my employee count. Our printers can print, fold, stuff and seal a fixed number of pages per envelope. We have it set to print, fold, stuff and seal one page per envelope. We cant our printers look ahead and include a […]

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How can I order the 1095 software?

November 16th, 2016 2 comments

Our 1095 software contains 1095-B (and its 1094-B transmittal summary) and 1095-C (and its 1094-C transmittal summary) forms.  You order the software online at this link https://www.1099fire.com/buy_now.htm There are 2 versions: Single-employer.  The single employer option is less expensive and lets you efile forms for one employer with multiple employees.  You will type in the […]

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Do I need multiple TCC numbers to efile 1095 forms?

November 16th, 2016 No comments

No. You need one transmitter control code or TCC number in order to efile any number of 1095-B and/or 1095-C forms.  You can efile for multiple employers using that one TCC number. We are a service bureau and as such, we can efile on your behalf using our TCC number.  Email sales at info@1099fire.com or […]

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Can I file for an extension of time to electronically file 1095 forms?

November 16th, 2016 No comments

Tax year 2015 was the 1st year the 1095-B and/or 1095-C forms were required.  The IRS extended the due date for printing and mailing to March 31 and the deadline to efile to the end of June. For tax year 2016, you must print and mail a copy to the employee by January 31, 2017. […]

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