SPONSORED WEBINAR • ETA MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS
Understanding the IRS FIRE Sunset
How the Transition to IRIS Will Transform Information Return Filing
November 18 • 1:30PM ET • FREE WEBINAR
Join Sovos tax experts for a deep dive into what the IRS FIRE Sunset transition means for your business. We’ll break down the timeline, requirements, and risks while offering practical guidance to ensure a smooth move to IRIS.
Stay ahead of this transformation and position your organization for compliance success in the new reporting landscape.
Questions? Contact Carl Wegner at cwegner@electran.org.
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Why Now?
The IRS has confirmed the retirement of the long-standing FIRE system, ushering in a new era of information return filing through IRIS. After serving as the backbone of electronic tax reporting since the 1980s, this significant change will reshape how organizations approach information return filing.
What You'll Learn
- Key milestones for the FIRE sunset and mandatory IRIS adoption.
- How IRIS differs from FIRE — and what that means for your operations.
- The challenges of dual-format filing and evolving federal–state reporting rules.
- Practical steps and planning considerations for a seamless transition.
Speakers
Kelly Conner
Director, Product Marketing
Sovos
Kelly is a Product Marketing Director at Sovos and has been with the company for 10 years. She leads a team of product marketers who are responsible for developing and executing strategies for Sovos' 1099, Affordable Care Act, Unclaimed Property, Statutory Reporting, and Trust Service solutions. Kelly drives product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market initiatives to align with industry trends and evolving client needs. She holds degrees in Marketing and Communication Studies from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
John Kreger
VP, Product Management
Sovos
John Kreger is the Vice President of Product Management at Sovos where he leads the team responsible for our Tax and Regulatory reporting software solutions. John's 13 years with Sovos have seen the introduction of many challenging IRS reporting requirements including the Affordable Care Act, FATCA, and the ever accelerating reporting timelines in 1099 information reporting. John previously advocated for industry with the IRS serving a 3 year term on the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee serving as the chair of the information reporting sub-committee. John holds his bachelors degree in Management Information Systems from Winona State University and his Masters of Business Administration from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
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ETA CPP CE Credits
The ETA CPP™ certification program sets the standard for professional performance in the payments industry and is a symbol of excellence. It signifies that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in today’s complex electronic payments environment.
This event is approved for ETA CPP™ Continuing Education (CE) credits. Credit is earned at the rate of one credit per 50 minutes of electronic transactions industry-related session time, including questions and answers, excluding lunches and breaks.