Information Return Intelligence
Episode 6: E-Filing Updates
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Today’s episode breaks down the fast-changing world of electronic filing for information returns — including major updates to FIRE, IRIS, and Form 1042/1042-S e-filing.
We cover:
🔹 The 10-form e-file threshold under the Taxpayer First Act 🔹 How W-2s fit into the e-file mandate (and why it’s not an “IRS rule”) 🔹 The scheduled shutdown of the FIRE system in December 2026 🔹 What that shutdown…