What 1099FIRE does

1099FIRE, a division of privately-held National Software Inc. headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, develops and distributes information return filing software and operates a full-service outsourcing bureau for IRS and state tax authority compliance. The company supports over 30 IRS form types across four core product lines: ACA Forms 1095-B/C via the IRS AIR system, the full 1097/1098/1099 series and related forms through IRIS A2A transmission, W-2/W-2C filing via SSA Accuwage integration, and Form 1042/1042-S foreign withholding through IRS MeF. Its technology foundation is built on IRS-authorized A2A transmission channels and Transmitter Control Code (TCC) credentials, allowing the company to file on behalf of clients without requiring them to obtain their own IRS accounts. The platform includes Excel data import, XML generation, IRS schema validation, PDF creation, secure portal upload, and print-and-mail capabilities backed by SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and SSAE-16 certified mail house facilities.

The business operates a dual revenue model combining one-time perpetual software licenses (priced $249-$1,799 per tier based on employer EINs and recipient volume) with annual outsourcing subscriptions (base $399-$1,299 plus per-recipient mailing fees of $0.82-$1.24) and transaction-based add-ons including corrections, bulk TIN matching ($99.95 per upload), and state mandate filings. Go-to-market is direct inside-sales with phone and email as primary contact channels, targeting four primary customer segments: Applicable Large Employers (50+ FTEs), payroll service providers, corporate filers with multiple EINs, and tax professionals. The company is positioned as a regulated-compliance specialist with human-reviewed service and US-based support rather than a low-cost automated alternative, and is preparing for the mandatory IRS FIRE-to-IRIS transition in tax year 2026 via its 1099 IRIS platform launching early 2026.

1099FIRE was founded in 1999 and has been operating under the National Software Inc. corporate umbrella since at least 2006. The company employs 11-50 people and maintains no disclosed external investment, no M&A activity, and no public revenue reporting. Sister brands under National Software Inc. include MedClaim (CMS-1500 medical claims) and Power of Interest (amortization software). The company's strategic posture is that of a stable, specialized niche player positioned to benefit from increased regulatory complexity in IRS information return filing, particularly the transition to IRIS as the mandatory filing system.

Name

1099FIRE

Legal name

National Software Inc.

Website

https://1099fire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1099FIRE, a division of National Software Inc., provides IRS-approved information return filing software and full-service outsourcing bureau services for ACA, 1099, W-2, and 1042 forms, serving Applicable Large Employers, payroll providers, and corporate filers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Compliance Software

NAICS

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121), Other Accounting Services (541219)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Payroll Tax Filing, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting (BPAAAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tax Services (Withholding, Reclaims, FATCA/CRS) (FSAAAOAM), Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Operations (Ops support for reporting, audits, exams) (FSABALAM)

Keywords

• Tax filing software
• IRS e-filing services
• Information return filing
• ACA compliance reporting
• Outsourced tax filing

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Software Sales: One-time software license sales for ACA, 1099, W-2, 1042-S, and various IRS forms. Customers purchase downloadable software to handle their own data entry and e-filing. Pricing tiers based on number of employer EINs or recipient records supported.
2. Outsourcing Services: Full-service outsourcing where 1099FIRE handles the entire filing process on behalf of clients using their own IRS transmitter credentials. Services include data import, validation, PDF generation, print/mail, and electronic filing. Base pricing plus per-recipient fees for mailing.
3. Corrections Services: Fees for preparing and filing corrected information returns for previously filed forms with errors. Separate pricing for different form types (W-2C, 1095-C corrections, 1042-S corrections).
4. Bulk TIN Matching: Per-upload fees for IRS-authorized bulk TIN matching service. $99.95 per upload for up to 10,000 records, with bundle pricing available.
5. Print and Mail Services: Printing and mailing services for tax forms including postage. Pricing ranges from $0.82-$1.24 per mailing depending on service level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

1099FIRE develops and sells perpetual-license desktop software for IRS and state information return filing and operates a full-service outsourcing bureau that prepares, prints, mails, and e-files those forms on behalf of clients using the company's own IRS-approved A2A channels and TCC credentials. Covered forms include ACA Forms 1095-B/C and 1094-B/C, the 1099 series, W-2/W-2C, 1042/1042-S, and state-specific filings such as CA 592 and MA 1099-HC. Add-on services include bulk TIN matching and a mail-house production function.

Product overview

1099FIRE provides a dual-model offering combining desktop software products and full-service outsourcing bureau solutions for IRS and state tax authority information return filing. The product portfolio centers on four core categories: (1) ACA Software and Outsourcing for Forms 1095-B, 1095-C, and 1094-B/C transmittal summaries; (2) IRIS E-Filing Services covering the full 1097-BTC, 1098 series (mortgage interest, student loan, vehicle, fines, tuition), 1099 series (NEC, MISC, K, DA, DIV, INT, R, S, SA, LTC, Q, and other variants), 3921/3922, 5498 series, W-2G, 8027, and 8955-SSA; (3) W-2/W-2C services via SSA Accuwage integration; and (4) Form 1042 and 1042-S for foreign withholding. State-specific solutions cover California Form 592, Massachusetts Form 1099-HC, and various state 1099-K mandates. Add-on services include Bulk TIN Matching, Mail House Solutions, Corrections, Prior-Year Filing, and State Filing Services. The company operates exclusively through its IRS-approved A2A channels and TCC credentials, enabling clients to file without obtaining their own IRS accounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MedClaim: CMS-1500 software for medical claims processing.
• Power of Interest
• 1099 IRIS
• E-File 1042

Products and services

• ACA Software (1095-B, 1095-C) Desktop software that prepares, validates, prints, and electronically files IRS Forms 1095-B and 1095-C (plus 1094-B and 1094-C transmittal summaries) directly to the IRS AIR system. Licensed in Individual, Enterprise, Professional, and Custom tiers based on number of employer EINs and employees.
• ACA Outsourcing Full-service bureau for ACA Forms 1095-B, 1095-C, 1094-B, and 1094-C. 1099FIRE imports employee data, converts to PDF, prints and mails employee copies, and electronically files with the IRS using the company's TCC credentials. Supports originals, corrections, prior-year filings, and state ACA mandates.
• IRIS Form Software Suite Suite of desktop software covering 1097-BTC, the 1098 series (mortgage, student loan, vehicle, fines, tuition, vehicle loan interest, annuity), the 1099 series (NEC, MISC, K, DA, DIV, INT, R, S, SA, LTC, Q, B, G, A, C, CAP, PATR, SB, LS, LPS, QA), 3921/3922 stock options, 5498 series, W-2G, 8027, and 8955-SSA, filed through the IRIS A2A channel.
• IRIS Information Return E-Filing Services Full-service outsourcing for 1097-BTC, 1098 series, 1099 series, 3921, 3922, 5498, W-2G, 8027, and 8955-SSA filings. Handles XML generation, validation, PDF creation, recipient print/mail, and IRS transmission through the IRIS A2A channel using 1099FIRE's TCC credentials, without requiring client TCC or ID.me setup.
• W-2/W-2C Outsourcing Service bureau that imports wage data, generates W-2/W-3 forms, prints and mails employee copies, and electronically files them through the SSA Accuwage system on behalf of clients using 1099FIRE's TCC.
• 1042-S Software Desktop software for preparing and electronically filing IRS Form 1042-S (Foreign Withholding Returns) through the IRS FIRE System, supporting up to 2,500 records per filing with expansion to 10,000+ records. Requires a TCC and ID.me account from the buyer.
• 1042/1042-S Outsourcing Full outsourcing service for Forms 1042 and 1042-S. For 1042-S: spreadsheet data upload, preparation, validation, PDF generation, print and mail, and IRS MeF/A2A transmission on behalf of the client. For 1042: web-based self-entry with automatic XML generation and MeF filing.
• W-2 Corrections (W-2C/W-3C) Service bureau that imports corrected wage data, validates through Accuwage, generates passcode-protected PDFs for client review, and transmits W-2C and W-3C corrections to the SSA on the client's behalf.
• 1099 Corrections (1-Step and 2-Step) Bureau service that handles 1-step corrections (incorrect payment amounts) and 2-step corrections (incorrect/missing TINs and payee names requiring void and resubmit) for the full 1097/1098/1099/3921/3922/5498/W-2G/1042-S family.
• Bulk TIN Matching IRS-authorized bulk TIN matching service that submits up to 10,000 name/TIN pairs per upload through the IRS TIN Matching system and returns pass/fail results within about 24 hours, helping reduce IRS notices and corrections.
• Mail House Solutions Printing and mailing service for tax forms including duplex printing, folding, stuffing, pressure sealing, and mailing, with print security via 2D data symbols. Operates from an SSAE-16 certified facility with mailings priced from approximately $0.82-$1.24 per piece plus postage.
• ACA Prior Year Filing Service Bureau service for filing prior-year 1095-B and 1095-C originals or corrections for tax years 2015 through present, handling historical schema versions, manifest file reconstruction, and state ACA filings including California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia.
• State Filing Services Filing services for state-specific 1099 and 1095 mandates covering Alabama (WRAP/1099-K via MAT), Illinois (FIRE), Florida (1099-K), Wisconsin (DOR), New Jersey (MFT), District of Columbia (OTR), California (FTB), Rhode Island, Vermont, and the Combined Federal/State Filing (CF/SF) program.
• California Form 592 Software and Outsourcing Desktop software plus an outsourcing option for preparing and electronically filing California Forms 592, 592-B, and 592-V (Resident and Nonresident Withholding Statement) to the California Franchise Tax Board via the SWIFT system, importing up to 2,500 records with expansion options.
• Massachusetts Form 1099-HC Service Flat-priced service at $499.95 for preparing and electronically filing Massachusetts Form 1099-HC (Health Coverage) through MassTaxConnect for insurers and self-insured employers, including human review, PDF approval, and no per-form/per-record fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most filings processed within 1 business day after data approval
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Software, Inc.coreOthersParent company of 1099FIRE. National Software, Inc. is the operating entity behind the 1099FIRE brand, providing IRS e-filing technology and infrastructure. The company also operates related brands including 1099 IRIS (launching early 2026), E-File 1042, MedClaim, and Power of Interest.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yearli (by Greatland Corporation): Yearli is a direct competitor offering W-2, 1099, 1095, and ACA e-filing software and services to businesses and tax professionals. Highly comparable to 1099FIRE in product scope (information returns), target customers (mid-market employers and accountants), and go-to-market (direct sales with software + outsourcing tiers).
• eFile4Biz: eFile4Biz provides IRS e-filing for 1099, W-2, ACA 1095, and 1042-S forms through IRS-approved transmission channels. Directly comparable to 1099FIRE in the IRS-approved A2A channel, form coverage, and dual software-plus-service offering for SMB and mid-market filers.
• Tax1099.com: Tax1099.com is an IRS-authorized e-file provider for 1099, W-2, 1095, 1042-S, and other information returns via API and SaaS. Comparable to 1099FIRE in product scope and IRS-authorized status, with a more API-first / developer-oriented delivery model.
• ExpressIRSForms: ExpressIRSForms offers IRS e-filing software and services for 1099, W-2, ACA, and 1042-S forms, with both self-file software and full-service bureau options. Directly overlaps 1099FIRE's dual software-plus-outsourcing model and IRS-authorized transmission channel.
• Track1099: Track1099 provides e-filing of 1099 and other information returns with a focus on bulk processing and integrations for payroll providers and large filers. Comparable to 1099FIRE's multi-EIN, high-volume processing positioning and target customer (payroll service providers).

Broad incumbents

• Sovos: Sovos is a global tax compliance platform covering indirect tax, withholding, and information reporting (including 1099-K and international equivalents). Operates as a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities to 1099FIRE's 1042-S / withholding business but with a much wider product portfolio and enterprise customer base.
• Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting: Wolters Kluwer offers CCH and ATX tax compliance software that includes information return preparation and e-filing for accounting firms and corporations. A broader incumbent with significantly greater scale, brand, and distribution than 1099FIRE; comparable via overlapping form coverage and professional tax customer base.
• ADP: ADP is the largest U.S. payroll and HR services provider and bundles W-2, 1099, and ACA filing into its RUN, Workforce Now, and Vantage HCM platforms. Comparable to 1099FIRE as a provider of information return filing but with vastly greater scale, bundled offering, and direct employer relationships.
• Paychex: Paychex is a major payroll, HR, and benefits services provider that includes tax filing (W-2, 1099, state) as part of its bundled platform. Overlaps with 1099FIRE's information return and ACA filing capabilities but competes primarily as a one-stop payroll partner for SMBs.
• Intuit (QuickBooks): Intuit's QuickBooks platform offers 1099 preparation and e-filing integrated directly with its accounting and payroll products for very small businesses. Comparable to 1099FIRE in 1099-MISC/NEC functionality, but serves a smaller-SMB segment and benefits from broad Intuit distribution and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@1099FIRE

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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