How to Quickly Upload IRS FIRE-Formatted (P1220) 1099 Files to IRIS Using TaxZerone?

If you have a FIRE-formatted P1220 file (Publication 1220) containing 1099 data, TaxZerone makes it easy to upload and file in bulk. Instead of manually entering each recipient’s information, you can import all your 1099 forms at once, saving time and reducing errors. 

This step-by-step guide will show you how to create your TaxZerone account, add your business, upload the P1220 file, and review your records before submitting them. 

Important Notice: The IRS will retire the FIRE system in January 2027, making tax year 2025 the last for FIRE filings. Starting 2026, all electronic information returns must be submitted through the new IRIS system. Learn more about the IRIS system update.

Step-by-Step: Upload P1220 1099 Files to IRIS using TaxZerone 

Step 1: Sign In or Create an Account 

• If you’re new to TaxZerone, click Sign Up to create your account in just a few minutes. 
• Already registered? Simply click Sign In to log in and start filing your forms. 

Step 2: Upload Your P1220 File 

• From your dashboard, go to Import and click Upload P1220 File. 

• Select your .TXT P1220 file from your computer, and TaxZerone will automatically validate it for errors. 

Note: Once your file passes preliminary checks, TaxZerone will display an upload summary page. If there are any errors, they’ll be highlighted so you can review and fix them before submitting. 

Step 3: Go to the Information Returns Dashboard 

• Missing payer details? Click ‘Incomplete Payer’, fill in the required information, and click ‘Save & Continue’. 
• If your uploaded 1099 series file contains errors, the error count will be shown in the top-right corner. Review and correct the original (.txt) file, then re-upload the updated (.txt) file to proceed. 
  (✅ If there are no errors, your file will be marked as valid, and you can proceed to the next step without making any changes.) 

Click ‘Go To Review’ to access a specific business, or ‘Go To Dashboard’ to return to the main dashboard. 

Step 4: Continue Filing and Review Returns 

• Click on the business, then select ‘Continue Filing’ to go to the Review Returns page.  

Note: Deliver the forms to recipients either electronically or by mail. If state filing is required, TaxZerone can also submit the necessary state forms. 

Step 5: Payment and E-Filing 

• Enter your payment information and click “Pay & E-File” to securely transmit your forms to the IRS.