Filing 1099 Reports Electronically

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A/P 1099 Electronic Filing Screen

You can create an electronic file to submit 1099 forms through the IRS FIRE (Filing Information Returns Electronically) System.

Refer to IRS documentation for information on electronic filing requirements before you submit 1099s electronically.

Example: The IRS does not accept compressed files.

To create an electronic file for your 1099 forms:

  1. Open Accounts Payable > A/P Periodic Processing > 1099 Electronic Filing.
  2. Complete the header, transmitter, and payer fields according to IRS requirements.
  3. Click Generate to produce the electronic file.

  4. Follow the instructions on FIRE system.

    Important! Be sure to record the name that the IRS assigns to your file. You will need the name if you are required to submit a replacement file.

Accounts Payable automatically prints a summary report of the information you filed, which you can keep with your records.