Everything You Need to Know About IRIS
Key facts every filer should know about the IRS IRIS system.
- FIRE is retiring (Tax Year 2026. Start filing in 2027.)
- Filings must meet strict XML and IRS validation rules
- A2A is the standard for accurate, high-volume filing
- We are IRIS A2A-approved and fully tested
- We transmit directly to the IRS using our credentials
- We handle the entire process — start to finish
- No TCC, ID.me, or IRS setup required on your end.
Ready to Transition Seamlessly to IRIS?
Our experts have been e-filing with the IRS for over two decades.
How Our IRIS Filing Process Works
Upload Your File
Upload your Excel or CSV file securely.
We Validate & Format
We format and validate your data to IRS standards.
Review & Approve
We generate IRS-ready PDFs for your approval.
Filed Directly to IRS
Your forms are e-filed securely using IRIS.
No manual processing. Fully automated IRIS submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the difference between FIRE and IRIS?FIRE was the IRS’s older filing platform for information returns. IRIS is the newer system designed to modernize electronic filing with updated security requirements, improved validation, and API-based A2A filing capabilities.
IRIS requires stricter XML formatting, validation rules, and authentication standards. Files must meet detailed IRS specifications before they can be accepted.
We accept Excel and CSV files. We review formatting, IRS-required fields, XML structure, and validation requirements before transmitting files to the IRS.
Yes. We generate IRS-ready PDFs for review and approval before transmission.
Yes. We support original filings, corrections and prior-year returns.
Outsourcing reduces administrative work, ensures compliance, and allows your team to focus on core operations.
Yes. We handle large-volume filings, multiple payers, and bulk TIN matching.
