While FlipperForce doesn’t submit directly to the IRS, we provide a CSV Export that gives you the data you need for the CSV e-filing process.

How the e-filing process works:

1. Mandatory E-Filing: Per IRS rules, if you are filing for 10 or more recipients, you are required to e-file (paper filing is no longer an option for these volumes).
2. The IRS IRIS Portal: The IRS provides a free web-based portal called IRIS (Information Returns Intake System). This portal allows you to bulk upload your 1099 data using a CSV spreadsheet.
3. Data Mapping: FlipperForce's CSV export includes all the core vendor info (TIN, Name, Address) and their total compensation. Because the IRS requires very specific column headers and formatting, you will use the FlipperForce export as your "source file" to copy and paste your data into the official IRS CSV template.

Tips from the IRS for CSV Uploads:

‍According to the IRS Publication 5717, here is how to handle the upload:

"The CSV file formatting guidelines are provided on the Taxpayer Portal. On the dashboard, click the Upload CSV with Form Data tile; then on the right side of the next page under FAQ, #8 has the template formatting guidelines. You may download the formatting guidelines for each form you need to file."

Why use the Export?

‍ Instead of manually typing every vendor's name, address, and dollar amount into the IRS website one by one, you can simply map the columns from your FlipperForce export into the IRS template. This drastically reduces the risk of typos and ensures your totals match your accounting records exactly.