Tag accounts payable

Vendor Fraud Is Rising. Your W-9 Process Is the First Control Most Teams Ignore.

Map showing multi-state contractors working across different states with W-9 verification, address validation, and 1099 reporting compliance requirements for businesses hiring remote contractors.

Multi-State Contractors and 1099 Reporting: What Businesses Need to Know

Clean office desk with W-9 form, vendor records binder, and digital checklist showing TIN, legal name, address, tax classification, and W-9 status for IRIS filing readiness.

IRIS Is Replacing FIRE: Why Your Vendor W-9 Data Needs to Be Clean Before 2027

IRS Form W-9 2026 Draft: Key Changes AP Teams Must Act On Now

Calendar marked March 31, 2026 for the 1099 e-file deadline with vendor tax documents and checklist on desk

March 31 1099 E-File Deadline 2026: What Businesses Should Check Now

IRS TIN Matching 101 graphic with magnifying glass and checklist icons for validating vendor name and TIN before filing 1099s.

IRS TIN Matching 101: When to Use It, What It Catches, What It Doesn’t (2026 Guide)

W-9 and 1099 playbook showing January vendor form chaos

W-9 and 1099 Playbook: What Broke + Simple Fixes

Illustration of an overwhelmed accounts payable manager surrounded by W-9 forms and reminders, representing the challenge of missing W-9s in January and late 1099 preparation.

Missing W-9s in January? The Late-Filer Survival Guide (With Copy-Paste Email Templates)

Finance team reviewing vendor W-9 status before the Jan 31 1099 deadline

Countdown to Jan 31: The W-9 Cleanup Plan That Prevents 1099 Chaos

Minimal invoice-style payment card showing a $10,000 vendor payment, a $2,400 backup withholding deduction at 24%, and a net payment of $7,600, illustrating the impact of backup withholding.

Backup Withholding (24%) Explained: How Missing W-9s Trigger It (and How to Avoid It)