What changed in 2026 for W‑9s and 1099 reporting
A new Form W‑9 revision is still in draft, but the reporting floor for most vendor payments moved from $600 to $2,000, indexed from 2027. What it means for vendor W‑9 collection.
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Why vendors don't send their W‑9 on time
The W‑9 request is two minutes of work for you and a chore for the vendor. Why W‑9s arrive late, and what actually gets them back faster.
When you need a new W‑9, even if you already have one
A signed W‑9 does not expire, but it does go stale. Six situations that call for a fresh form - from an IRS mismatch notice with a 30-business-day clock to a vendor quietly changing banks.