Firelift
Overview
Firelift converts Publication 1220 FIRE files or IRIS-layout spreadsheets into IRIS Taxpayer Portal-ready CSVs for original Forms 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-INT and 1099-DIV, validating names, addresses, TINs and control totals, and splitting output into portal-compliant batches of up to 250 forms.
Key Features
- Converts Publication 1220 FIRE files to IRIS-ready CSVs
- Validates names, addresses, TINs and control totals
- Splits large batches into 250-form portal-compliant files
- Processes entirely in-browser; no data leaves the computer
Best For
Issuers and filing agents converting legacy FIRE-format 1099 files to the IRS's new IRIS portal format.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- Version 1 supports only original (not corrected) 1099-NEC, MISC, INT and DIV records.
- Users review and file the output themselves; it is not a filing service.
Pulse Verdict
Editorial review by SEODataPulse · Editorial rating: 4/5 · Updated
This is an editorial assessment, not an average of customer ratings.
“A browser-based tool that converts legacy IRS FIRE-format 1099 files into IRIS Taxpayer Portal-ready CSVs, free to validate and paid to download.”
Pricing
Free on-screen check, no sign-up. Paid licences for CSV/workbook downloads: Issuer $790, Firm $1,490 (up to 25 TINs), Bureau $2,900 (unlimited TINs), one-time annual.
Pricing changes often — confirm current plans on the official site.