Date & Time: Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
This year, the IRS is implementing a change that will impact how all colleges and universities conduct their tax reporting. With the Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system being phased out and the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) taking its place, it is important that higher education institutions are prepared to make the transition.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, 1098-T subject matter expert Deanna Bassano will dive into the details and explain the impact of these changes, including how to stay in compliance.
Bonus: Attendees who join the live event will be able to participate in a ThoughtExchange workshop to share and rank best practices from their peers.***
Key Takeaways:
- What’s Changing: How the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) will impact your institution
- Important Timelines: When IRIS will go into effect and what it will mean for your reporting processes
- Required Updates: What changes will be needed for your 1098-T reporting
- Compliance Tips and Tricks: How to prepare for these system updates
- ***Live 5-minute Workshop: Audience participation will generate reports showing the common ground and differences among higher ed leaders, the summary of highest and lowest rated best practices, the top themes, potential next steps, and a SWOT analysis
Speaker
Deanna Bassano, Product Manager, ECSI
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