How do I request approval to file information returns electronically (magnetically)?
All filers must obtain approval to file prior to submitting Form 1099, Form 1098 (PDF), Form 5498 (PDF), Form 1042-S (PDF), Form W-4 (PDF), Form W-2G (PDF) or Form 8027 (PDF) returns on magnetic media or electronically. A Form 4419 (PDF), Application for Filing Information Returns Electronically/Magnetically, should be submitted to the IRS, Martinsburg Computing Center, Information Reporting Program, 230 Murall Drive, Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430, at least 30 days before the due date of the returns. For more information, refer to the following: • Publication 3609 (PDF), Filing Information Returns Electronically • Tax Topic 802, Applications, Forms, and Information • Tax Topic 803, Waivers and Extensions • Tax Topic 804, Test Files and Combined Federal and State Filing • Tax Topic 805, Electronic Filing of Information Returns For further information concerning the filing of information returns with the IRS either electronically or magnetically, contact the IRS Martinsburg Computin
