Acumatica 1099 E-File Configuration

Acumatica has released an updated set of instructions for Configuring the 1099 e-file data for submission to the US government. You can find more information on electronic filing with the IRS under FIRE (Filing Information Returns Electronically) on the IRS web site.

It is highly recommended that a test file be sent in advance of the deadline date.

FIRE Test System – The IRS encourage filers to submit a test file to ensure their hardware and software are compatible with IRS systems.

FIRE Production System – Available for electronic submissions

Available Assistance

Assistance is available to payers, transmitters, and employers at the telephone numbers below for the following issues:

  • Questions from the payer and transmitter community relating to the correct preparation and filing (electronic or paper) of business information returns (Forms 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, 8027, 8596,  and W-2G).
  • Questions related to electronic filling of Form 1042-S, Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding, and Form 8955-SSA, Annual Registration Statement Identifying Separated Participants with Deferred Vested Benefits.
  • General Instructions for Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements.
  • Notice CP2100, Please check your Backup Withholding List.
  • Notice 972CG, A Penalty is proposed for your Information Returns.

Contact the IRS Monday through Friday

  • 1-866-455-7438 Toll Free
  • 1-304-263-8700 International
  • 1-304-579-4827 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD).
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