Dear Hosted eCMS Customers,
As we approach 2026 Year-End W2 Processing and 1099 IRIS Electronic Filing, we want to provide our customers with important information and timelines to help ensure a smooth year-end process.
Required eCMS and Web2 Versions
To successfully complete 2026 Year-End Processing and IRIS Filing, customers must be running a currently supported version of eCMS.
To receive Hot Fix 315, customers must be at:
⚙️ eCMS v4.2 SP0 Fix Pack 3, Hot Fix 314 + Quick Fix 3147
Hot Fix 315, which is currently being rolled out, includes the necessary eCMS changes to support the first round of IRIS Filing requirements related to the 2025 changes.
In October, CGC expects to receive the IRS requirements for the 2026 IRIS Filing changes. These changes will be incorporated into the 2026 Year-End Fix Pack, which is currently targeted for delivery in early December.
Hot Fix 315 will also automatically bring customers to the latest required Web2 level.
CGC is also planning Hot Fix 316 before the end of the year. At this time, we are still determining whether customers will need to install Hot Fix 316. We will provide additional information as soon as this requirement is confirmed.
⚠️ If you are not currently on a supported version of eCMS, please contact CGC immediately by opening a Support ticket so we can assist you with the necessary upgrade.
How to Check Your Current eCMS Version
You can check your current eCMS environment level within eCMS.
You can also find the current release level in the eCMS menu. It is displayed in the rectangular box at the bottom left of the eCMS main screen.
In the About eCMS menu, the current environment level will be displayed in the eCMS main screen.
Year-End Fix Pack
CGC will provide the 2026 Year-End Fix Pack according to our planned year-end release schedule. We are currently targeting early December for the initial release.
The Year-End Fix Pack will include the necessary updates for the 2026 Year-End Processing and IRIS Filing requirements. Additional information, documentation, and installation instructions will be provided as they become available.
IRIS Filing
Customers filing through IRIS (Information Returns Intake System) should make sure they have completed the necessary IRS registration and preparation steps.
If you have not already done so:
Register with the IRS and obtain a Transmitter Control Code (TCC). A TCC is required to electronically submit 1099 files through IRIS.
Complete your IRIS filing by the applicable IRS deadline. Customers should make sure they are prepared to submit their required 1099 and W-2 information according to the applicable filing deadlines.
Additional documentation and instructions for IRIS Filing are available on the CGC Portal:
➡️ https://cgcportal.computerguidance.com/home/quarter-end-and-year-end/
Year-End Documentation and Training
Year-End documentation will be available for both U.S. and Canadian customers and will include:
User Guides (Canada and United States)
Presentation/PowerPoint materials (Canada and United States)
Webinar recordings (Canada and United States)
We are targeting December 10, 2026, for these materials to begin becoming available on the CGC Portal.
Questions or Assistance
If you have any questions or concerns regarding 2026 Year-End Processing, IRIS Filing, eCMS versions, or the Year-End Fix Pack, please open a ticket through the CGC Support Site.
Thank you, Computer Guidance Corporation