Because direct transmission through the legacy FIRE system is being discontinued by the IRS, ezW2 2026 no longer supports the self-filing feature for the IRS FIRE system.
With ezW2 2025, you have two options for e-filing 1099-nec/1096 forms with the IRS:
| Self-Filing | Using ezW2 In-App Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Who Uses It? | Experienced e-filers DIY new e-filers | First-time 1099-NEC e-filers without an IRS account and TCC Experienced e-filers looking to save time |
| Software Version? | ezW2 2010 and later versions | ezW2 2025 and later versions |
| Is an IRS Account Required? | Yes | No |
| Is an IRS TCC Required? | Yes | No |
| Supported Forms | 1099-NEC/1096 | 1099-NEC/1096 |
| How to Submit Forms to IRS | Manually upload efile document on the IRS site using your own IRS account and TCC | Upload 1099-NEC/1096 within ezW2. We handle IRS submission using our account and TCC. |
| Cost | ezW2 license | ezW2 license + e-filing service fee |
| Support | Free general support | Dedicated Account Manager |
| Pros | Lower cost | Fast and Easy: - No need to apply for an IRS account and TCC - In-app form submission in just a few clicks - IRS schema validation before submission - We monitor submission status and notify you - Detailed reports if IRS detects errors (including employee-specific errors) |
| Cons | - First-time filers must apply for an IRS account and TCC - Must manually upload files - Must track submission status independently - Must interpret IRS XML error reports | Extra e-filing service fee |
| Self-Filing | Using ezW2 In-App Service | |
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