The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the annual schedules for the FIRE and IRIS Production cutover/shutdown for Tax Year 2024 (Filing Season 2025). During these periods, all transmission activities, including corrections and replacements for FIRE and IRIS, will be temporarily halted.
FIRE Production Cutover Schedules
The temporary closure FIRE production will begin at November 22, 2024 at 3 pm Eastern Time. It is scheduled to reopen on January 13, 2025. Ongoing updates will be provided on the FIRE Status Page.
Submissions for tax year 2023 or earlier need to be completed and processed before the start of the shutdown on November 22, 2024.
IRIS Production Cutover Schedules
The IRIS production cutover is set to begin at December 3, 2024 at 12 am Eastern Time. The specific date and time for when the system will be operational again are yet to be announced. Keep an eye on the IRIS Status Page for further updates.
Submissions for tax year 2023 or earlier need to be completed and processed before the start of the shutdown on December 4, 2024.
Final Thoughts
The publication of the FIRE and IRIS production cutover schedules signals the start of the filing season. To avoid any rush, it’s advisable to organize your 1099 data and begin your filing preparations early. This approach ensures ample time ahead of the deadlines.
Being proactive in compliance is important to avoid filing penalties and potential IRS notices related to 1099 forms, especially with the increased penalty amounts and stricter tax regulation enforcement.
Be sure to check deadlines to stay prepared for the upcoming filing season:
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