Form W-2
Box 12 Codes on Form W-2 Explained
Learn what Box 12 codes on Form W-2 mean, how to read them, and how common codes affect benefits, retirement contributions, and taxes.
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Form 1099
Why Large Filers Are Moving to IRIS Now (And You Should Too)
Enterprise filers are not waiting for the FIRE shutdown deadline. Here is why the largest 1099 filers are migrating to IRIS now.
Form 1099
1099-INT vs 1099-R: Simple Guide for Payers
Compare Form 1099-INT and 1099-R, who must file each, what they report, and how payers can avoid common IRS filing mistakes.
Form 1099
FIRE vs IRIS: The Complete Technical Guide for Tax Professionals
A deep technical comparison of the IRS FIRE and IRIS systems — data formats, authentication, APIs, error handling, TCC differences, and what your IT team needs to know.
Form 1099
1099-R vs 1099-DIV: Reporting Retirement Distributions
Learn when to use Form 1099-R vs 1099-DIV for retirement distributions, dividends, backup withholding, deadlines, and accurate IRS filing.
Form 1099
1099-B vs 1099-R: Reporting Investment Sales and Payouts
Learn the difference between Forms 1099-B and 1099-R, who files each, what to report, and key IRS deadlines for accurate tax reporting.
Form 1099
Form 1099-S Guide for Real Estate Proceeds Reporting
Learn who must file Form 1099-S, what real estate transactions are covered, what to report, deadlines, exceptions, and compliance tips.
Form 1099
Form 1099-B Rules for Securities Sales and Barter Deals
Learn how Form 1099-B reports securities sales and barter exchange transactions, and how accurate reporting helps avoid IRS mismatches and notices.
Form 1099
IRIS Migration Checklist: 10 Steps Before FIRE Goes Dark
A step-by-step IRIS migration checklist for businesses switching from the IRS FIRE system. 10 actionable steps to complete before December 31, 2026.
Form 1099
Keep Your FIRE Files — BoomTax Converts to IRIS Automatically
Don't rebuild your filing workflow for IRIS. BoomTax accepts your existing FIRE-format flat files and converts them to IRIS XML automatically — zero changes on your end.
Form 1099
2026 1099 Reporting Threshold Changes: What Businesses Should Do
If your accounts payable team has built its 1099 process around the long-standing $600 rule, the IRS just gave you a reason to take a closer look. The 2026...
Form 1099
Draft 1099-MISC for 2026: New Tip and Overtime Boxes, Major Renumbering, and Golden Parachute Moves to 1099-NEC
IRS draft 1099-MISC for 2026 adds new boxes for cash tips, TTOC, and overtime, and removes excess golden parachute. Full breakdown of every change.
Form 1099
Draft 1099-NEC for 2026: New Boxes for Tips, Overtime, and Golden Parachute Payments
IRS draft 1099-NEC for 2026 splits Box 1 into four sub-boxes for cash tips, overtime, and TTOC, and adds Box 3 for excess golden parachute payments.
Form 1099
IRS FIRE System Sunset: What Every 1099 Filer Needs to Know Before Dec 2026
The IRS FIRE system shuts down December 31, 2026. Learn what's changing, what replaces it, and how to prepare your 1099 filing workflow before the deadline.
Form 1099
IRS 1099-DA E-Delivery Rules in 2026: What Brokers Should Do
If your business may need to furnish Form 1099-DA to customers, the latest IRS and Treasury proposal is worth your attention now, not later. The proposed IRS...