Sample Excel Worksheets (Tax Year 2026)
The PDF guidelines explain the required field layout, limits and formatting rules. The CSV sample file shows a plain-text comma-separated version of the import file. The Excel sample file gives you a spreadsheet version that is easier to open, edit, and review before submitting your data. You can use either the sample CSV or Excel file.
Please do not rename the headers. Data is imported by column header name.
Tax Year 2026 Templates Coming Soon
In accordance with standard IRS release practices, draft XML schemas and field specifications for Tax Year 2026 information returns are expected to be published by the IRS in July 2026, with finalized versions available in August 2026.
IRIS 2025 templates are available on request. Please call our main office at (480) 706-6474 or email us at info@1099fire.com and we can provide the IRIS templates.
Looking for FIRE Templates?
If your organization is still filing through the legacy IRS FIRE system, Tax Year 2025 FIRE Excel templates are available separately. These pre-formatted workbooks are designed to match the FIRE fixed-width file format and cover all supported information return types.
Download the 2025 FIRE form template files.