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E-File 1099-NEC Forms Fast - Direct to the IRS with ezW2's Built-In Filing Service


With ezW2 2025, you have two options for e-filing 1099-NEC and 1096 forms with the IRS:

Option 1. Direct to the IRS with ezW2's Built-In eFiling Service (Recommended)
- No TCC required; we file on your behalf.
- Upload 1099-NEC/1096 forms within ezW2.

Option 2. Self-Filing
- Requires your own TCC (Transmitter Control Code).
- ezW2 generates the required e-file document (TXT file), which you can upload to the IRS FIRE system using your own TCC.

Compare two options: 1099 self-filing vs in-app efiling service

The IRS FIRE system will be retired December 31, 2026

Up through tax year 2025, the FIRE system will remain available for 1099-NEC and 1096 forms.

ezW2 2025 users are encouraged to take advantage of the new built-in direct IRIS e-file service to prepare for the upcoming transition away from FIRE.


Option 1: Submit 1099-NEC/1096 to IRS with built-in direct efile service (Recommended)

Step 1: Before efiling

1.1 Prepare the 1099-NEC forms

If you have not entered the form data, please follow ezW2 guide to set up account and enter 1099 form data

1.2 Register a free customer account if you do not have one.

You'll need it to upload your forms and track their filing status..

1.3 Purchase the e-file credits

For example, if you're submitting 18 Form 1099-NEC, you'll just need 18 e-file credits in total.

You can view the current available efile service from your customer account.

Step 2: Submit forms to IRS with direct IRS eFile service

2.1 Click ezW2 top menu "Direct E-File (IRIS)" to open efile screen.



2.2 Select forms to efile from list


2.3 Choose File option

If you need to file a correction or replacement, please also enter the Original Receipt ID.

2.4 Click the button "Efile with halfpricesoft.com" and ezW2 will automatically validate your form data.

  • If there are any error, please copy the error to a document, go back to 1099 form list and fix.

  • 2.5 If no validation errors are found, enter your customer account User Name and Password.



    2.6 Then click "Upload" to submit your 1099-NEC and 1096 forms.

    Our system will securely transmit your forms to the IRS through our registered TCC and IRS account automatically.

    Step 3: Check Your Submission Status

    After uploading, log in to your customer account anytime to monitor your submission status.

  • It usually takes a few hours to two business day for the IRS to update the status.

  • You'll also receive an email notification once the IRS accepts or declines your submission.


  • Option 2: Self-Filing

    ezW2 generates the required e-file document (TXT file), which you can upload to the IRS FIRE system using your own TCC. Learn more:

    Step by step guide: how to apply TCC, generate the 1099-NEC/1096 eFile document and submit to IRS FIRE


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