Redmond – November 06, 2026 -- Halfpricesoft.com has released ez1099 2026 with built-in direct filing through the IRS Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), removing the need for businesses to obtain an IRS Transmitter Control Code (TCC) before e-filing 1099s.
Halfpricesoft transmits returns on the filer's behalf, bypassing what the company describes as a weeks-long IRS application and verification cycle. The release comes as the IRS FIRE system is set to be retired on December 31, 2026.
ez1099 2026 adds Form 1099-DA support for digital asset reporting
The version is available for the 2027 tax season. It supports Form 1099-DA reporting of digital asset transactions, crypto sales and broker exchanges under IRS rules. Direct transmission carries forward, so forms are submitted from the software without external portal uploads.
Automated validation flags invalid TINs before submission
Built-in error checking flags invalid taxpayer identification numbers (TINs) and missing fields before filing, aiming to reduce rejections. Filers can deliver recipient copies electronically or by traditional mail.
Founder Dr. Ge said filing 1099s "shouldn't require weeks of waiting for government transmitter codes."
Three editions start at $79 per installation
The Basic Edition costs $79.00 per installation and covers print-and-mail operations with unlimited companies and recipients. The Advanced Edition costs $139.00 per installation and adds bulk printing, QuickBooks/Excel spreadsheet import, PDF recipient generation and electronic filing. The Network Edition starts at $199.00 for two installations and enables multi-seat database sharing across workstations and office locations.
All editions are available for immediate download with a 30-day evaluation trial.