Information Return Intelligence
Episode 43: FIRE, Extinguished
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The IRS has announced the official shutdown date for the Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system: 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 19, 2026.
We knew this day was coming. Now we know exactly when — right down to the hour.
A Little FIRE History
FIRE has been around since 1986 and, for most of its existence, was the primary IRS intake system for electronically filed information…