ez1099 simplifies 1099 and 1096 form preparation, including paper printing, PDF printing, and electronic filing (e-filing) to the IRS.
With ez1099 2025, you have two options for e-filing 1099 forms with the IRS:
1. In-App Direct IRIS E-Filing Service - No TCC required; we file on your behalf.
2. Self-Filing to FIRE - Requires your own TCC (Transmitter Control Code).
| Self-Filing to FIRE | Using ez1099 IRIS Direct e-File Service | |
|---|---|---|
| How It Works? | ez1099 generates the required e-file document (TXT file), which you can upload to the IRS FIRE system using your own Transmitter Control Code (TCC). | E-file your 1099 forms directly to the IRS IRIS system using ez1099's built-in Direct e-File feature - no separate IRS account or TCC required. |
| Who Uses It? | Current FIRE filers who already have a valid TCC
Experienced users who prefer managing their own IRS submissions | First-time filers who don't have an IRS account or Transmitter Control Code (TCC) Experienced filers transitioning to the new IRIS e-file system |
| Is an IRS Account Required? | Yes | No |
| Is a TCC Required for 1099 submission? | Yes | No |
| Supported Forms | Most 1099 forms expect for 1099-DA | All 1099 forms |
| Original Submission and Correction | Yes | Yes |
| Replacement Submission | No | Yes |
| How to Submit Forms to IRS | Manually upload txt files on the IRS site using your own IRS account and TCC | Upload XML files within ez1099. We handle IRS submission using our account and TCC. |
| Cost | ez1099 license | ez1099 license + e-filing service fee |
| Support | Free general support | Dedicated Account Manager |
| Pros | Lower cost | Fast and Easy: - No need to apply for a TCC - In-app form submission in just a few clicks - IRS schema validation before submission - We monitor submission status and notify you - Detailed reports if IRS detects errors |
| Cons |
- The IRS FIRE system will be retired December 31, 2026. - First-time filers must apply for an IRS account and TCC - Must manually upload files - Must track submission status independently - Must interpret IRS error reports | Extra e-filing service fee |
| Self-Filing | Using ez1099 In-App Service | |
 | ez1099 software can prepare, print and efile forms 1099 forms (1099A, 1099B, 1099C, 1099CAP, 1099DA, 1099DIV, 1099G, 1099INT, 1099K, 1099LS, 1099LTC, 1099MISC, 1099NEC, 1099OID, 1099PATR, 1099Q, 1099QA, 1099R, 1099S, 1099SA, 1099SB), 1098 forms(1098, 1098C, 1098E, 1098F, 1098Q, 1098T), , 5498 forms (5498, 5498ESA, 5498QA, 5498SA), 3921, 3922, W2G, 1097BTC, and 1096 forms required by the IRS. New ez1099 2025 is available for 2026 tax season! ez1099 2025 now supports the new built-in direct efiling service! |
