I have an e-services e-filing account online with the IRS (even tho I use ProSeries for all my tax e-service filings) and see there is a new portal for free e-filing 1099s for clients, but am totally mystified at how to sign up for it. I click on the "Access IRIS Application for TCC" on the IRS site, it takes me to my IRS efile business services account but gives no clues where to find the application to fill out so I can add that service to my account. I only have "e-file" in my services and you need TSS to access that portal. I opened the video the supposedly gives instructions but that was no help.

Been on hold interminably calling the IRS tax professionals number for guidance. Sigh. I know, understaffed, but adding new services we really need without tech support to help us do it?? 1099s are due in a matter of weeks and knowing I COULD do it electronically for free through my e-services account rather than making clients pay or me doing it on paper is more than a bit frustrating!