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New IRIS TCC Required for Electronic Filing of Information Returns

If you are currently filing or interested in electronic filing information returns (i.e. 1099’s), the IRS requires that a new TCC number be obtained for the IRIS (Information Returns Intake System)(If you have already obtained an IRIS TCC number disregard this email).  The current FIRE system will be retired in December 2026. TCC numbers issued for the FIRE system will […]

IRS National Tax Security Awareness Reminder

At Taxware Systems, the security of our tax professional clients and their data is a top priority. As preparations begin for the 2026 tax season, we want to make sure you are aware of important security warnings being shared by the IRS and its partners. From December 1-5, 2025, the IRS, state tax agencies, and […]

IRS to phase out paper tax refund checks starting with individual taxpayers

IR-2025-94, Sept. 23, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order 14247 to the extent permitted by law. This marks the first step of the […]

What has changed for IRS PTIN Renewals in 2025?

Important PTIN Renewal Updates from the IRS It’s time once again for tax professionals to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs). This year, the IRS has introduced a major change to the PTIN sign-in process for those with a Social Security number (SSN). Tax preparers will now need to sign in using ID.me, a […]