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Episode 374: 3 Reasons Why It’s Better to Use IRIS and Not FIRE for 1042-S Forms For TY 2025
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If you paid foreign vendors reportable income in TY 2025 and want to file the 1042-S forms using one of the two IRS free e-Filing tools – this episode will break down three differences between the FIRE and IRIS that might make your decision easier.
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- IRS IRIS Page: https://www.irs.gov/filing/e-file-information-returns-with-iris
- IRS FIRE Page: https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/filing-information-returns-electronically-fire
- IRS Modernized eFile: https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/modernized-e-file-program-information
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