Do we need our own TCC number to e-file?
Since BoomTax is a certified IRS transmitter, we will e-file on your behalf with our TCC. This means that you won't need to do any of the following:
- Get a TCC
- Create a manifest
- Learn the complex file format
- Upload and manage your data files
- Manage the IRS e-services portal
BoomTax handles all of this for you!
What About the IRIS Transition?
The IRS is replacing the FIRE system with IRIS on December 31, 2026. IRIS requires a separate TCC from FIRE — you cannot use a FIRE TCC with IRIS. However, BoomTax customers do not need an IRIS TCC either. BoomTax files under its own IRS-authorized IRIS TCC, so you're fully covered.
If you currently have a FIRE TCC for direct filing, be aware that it will stop working when FIRE shuts down. You do not need to apply for an IRIS TCC as long as you file through BoomTax.