Preparing to use the FIRE system
Getting a Transmitter Control Code (TCC)
Before you submit your IRSTAX file to the FIRE System, you must associate it with a Transmitter Control Code (TCC). If you have not acquired a TCC from the IRS yet, submit the IR Application for TCC (refer to IRS Resources to obtain the application) no later than 45 days before the due date of your information returns.
After the IRS receives your application, the IRS/ECC-MTB will issue a TCC. Once the TCC is received, enter it in SPAdmin > Pro1099 tab.
Adding the TCC to Pro1099
For information about adding the TCC to Pro1099, see Application Configuration below.
File Compression and Browser Settings
The time required to transmit a file can be reduced up to 95 percent by using compression:
- When sending electronic files larger than 10,000 records, data compression is encouraged.
- WinZip and PKZIP are the only acceptable compression packages. The IRS cannot accept self-extracting zip files compressed files containing multiple files.
Additionally, your web browser must:
- Have pop-up blocking software disabled before attempting to transmit files.
- Be capable of file uploads
- Support SSL 128-bit encryption.
- Enabled to receive cookies, which are used to preserve your User ID status.