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What 1099FIRE is
1099FIRE provides ACA software and managed IRS e-filing services for ACA forms and information returns. Its ACA software imports employee and coverage data from Excel, creates recipient PDFs and print-ready forms, and supports electronic filing of Forms 1095-B and 1095-C. For managed IRIS A2A filing, customers submit Excel or CSV data; 1099FIRE prepares and validates XML, formats returns, supplies review PDFs, and sends filings to the IRS. Covered return types include 1097-BTC, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, W-2G, 8027, and 8955-SSA. The company says customers do not need a TCC, ID.me account, IRIS setup, or API development for managed IRIS filing. It also supports multiple payers, EINs, divisions, and related entities. Bulk TIN matching handles up to 10,000 name/TIN pairs per file and returns a pass/fail report by email. ACA software costs $599, paid once; ACA 1095 outsourcing costs $1,299, paid once for the first employer EIN, with additional EIN and mailing costs. TIN Match packages start at $49.95, paid once. 1099 outsourcing requires a custom quote. There is no free plan; platforms are web and Windows.
Who it suits
1099FIRE suits employers filing ACA forms, as well as accountants, payroll providers, software companies, and corporate filers handling information returns across multiple entities. Its managed IRIS option is for customers who want to submit data without setting up their own TCC, ID.me account, IRIS, or API development.
What it does well
- Imports ACA employee and coverage data from Excel.
- Supports Forms 1095-B and 1095-C e-filing.
- Managed IRIS filing includes XML validation and IRS transmission.
- Bulk TIN matching accepts up to 10,000 pairs per file.
- SOC 2 compliant, with encrypted data handling and controlled access.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- ACA software costs $599, paid once.
- 1099 outsourcing requires a custom quote.
- TIN matching files require exactly nine-digit TINs.
Limits
The ACA 1094/1095 Software starts at $599, paid once. TIN Match packages include 100 to 5,000 credits at listed prices, with one credit used per recipient; packages above 5,000 credits require an individual quote. ACA 1095 outsourcing is $1,299, paid once for the first employer EIN, with $699 for each additional employer EIN and mailing costs of $0.82–$1.24 per form plus postage.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ACA 1095 outsourcing | Base cost for first employer EIN · $699 for each additional employer EIN · Mailing costs $0.82–$1.24 per form plus postage | $1,299, paid once |
| TIN Match Package — 1,000 credits | 1,000 credits · 1 credit per recipient | $249.95, paid once |
| TIN Match Package — 100 credits | 100 credits · 1 credit per recipient | $49.95, paid once |
| TIN Match Package — 2,500 credits | 2,500 credits · 1 credit per recipient | $499.50, paid once |
| ACA 1094/1095 Software | Starting price · Forms 1095-B and 1095-C · Excel import · IRS XML creation · AIR UI Channel filing for originals or corrections | $599, paid once |
| TIN Match Package — 5,000 credits | 5,000 credits · 1 credit per recipient | $749.95, paid once |
| TIN Match Package — 250 credits | 250 credits · 1 credit per recipient | $99.95, paid once |
| TIN Match Package — 5,000+ credits | 5,000+ credits · Individual quote | On request |
The first 8 of 9 plans, as 1099fire.com lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Visit https://1099fire.com/.
- Choose the ACA software, managed filing, or TIN matching service that fits your filing needs.
- For managed IRIS filing, prepare customer data in Excel or CSV format.
- For TIN matching, prepare an Excel or text file with TYPE, TIN, and NAME columns separated by semicolons; each TIN must have exactly nine digits.
- Use the web service or Windows platform.
Verdict
1099FIRE combines ACA form preparation, managed IRIS filing, and bulk TIN matching. Check the listed one-time fees and custom-quote terms against the filing service you need.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
No. 1099FIRE is listed as paid and has no free plan.
What does the ACA software do?
It imports employee and coverage data from Excel, generates recipient PDFs and print-ready forms, and supports electronic filing of Forms 1095-B and 1095-C.
How much does the ACA software cost?
The ACA 1094/1095 Software is listed at $599, paid once.
What does managed IRIS filing cover?
Customers send Excel or CSV data, and 1099FIRE handles XML generation and validation, IRS-compliant formatting, review PDFs, and transmission. The IRIS A2A service covers listed forms including 1097-BTC, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, W-2G, 8027, and 8955-SSA.
Which platforms are supported?
1099FIRE is available on the web and Windows.
How does bulk TIN matching work?
A file can include up to 10,000 name/TIN pairs. Excel or text files must have TYPE, TIN, and NAME columns separated by semicolons, and TINs must contain exactly nine digits.
Facts from 1099FIRE's own pages
- 1099 outsourcing limit
- 1099 outsourcing requires a custom quote based on filing type, payer EIN count, and recipient count. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- ACA software
- The ACA software imports employee and coverage data from Excel, generates recipient PDFs and print-ready forms, and supports electronic filing of Forms 1095-B and 1095-C. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Bulk TIN matching
- Its bulk TIN matching page accepts up to 10,000 name/TIN pairs in one file and returns a pass/fail report by email. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Company identity and location
- 1099FIRE identifies itself as a division of National Software, Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- IRIS return types
- Its IRIS A2A filing service covers forms including 1097-BTC, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, W-2G, 8027, and 8955-SSA. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Managed filing process
- For IRIS filing, customers send Excel or CSV data and 1099FIRE handles XML generation and validation, IRS-compliant formatting, review PDFs, and IRS transmission. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Multiple entities
- 1099FIRE says it supports filings for multiple payers, EINs, divisions, or related entities, including for accountants, payroll providers, software companies, and corporate filers. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- No IRS setup
- The company says customers do not need a TCC, ID.me account, IRIS setup, or API development for its managed IRIS filing service. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Product and services
- 1099FIRE provides ACA software and managed IRS e-filing services for ACA forms and information returns. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- The company describes its service as SOC 2 compliant and says it uses secure uploads, encrypted data handling, and controlled access. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Service processing time
- 1099FIRE says most filings are processed within one business day after data is received, reviewed, and approved, depending on volume, form type, data quality, and IRS availability. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company lists U.S.-based support by phone at (480) 706-6474 and email at [email protected]. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
- TIN match formats
- TIN matching accepts Excel or text files with TYPE, TIN, and NAME columns separated by semicolons; TINs must contain exactly nine digits. · 1099fire.com, 3 Oct 2026
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