{"id":4027,"date":"2026-09-29T21:58:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T21:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/?p=4027"},"modified":"2026-09-29T21:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T21:58:16","slug":"irs-app-w9-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"New IRS App and W-9 Collection: What Businesses Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The new IRS app expands mobile access to personal tax services. Businesses still need a separate process to request, review and store vendor W-9s. Here is what the update means for your accounts payable workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Featured image: illustration only, not an actual IRS app screenshot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/#Does_the_IRS_app_collect_vendor_W-9s\" >Does the IRS app collect vendor W-9s?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/#What_a_W-9_does_for_your_business\" >What a W-9 does for your business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/#How_the_2026_reporting_threshold_fits_in\" >How the 2026 reporting threshold fits in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/#A_six-step_check_for_vendor_records\" >A six-step check for vendor records<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/#Example_a_simple_vendor-status_tracker\" >Example: a simple vendor-status tracker<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/#Protect_W-9_data_and_avoid_look-alike_apps\" >Protect W-9 data and avoid look-alike apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/#How_GetW9_supports_the_collection_process\" >How GetW9 supports the collection process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/#Common_questions\" >Common questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/#Do_I_send_my_completed_W-9_to_the_IRS\" >Do I send my completed W-9 to the IRS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/#Do_I_need_a_new_W-9_from_every_vendor_each_year\" >Do I need a new W-9 from every vendor each year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/irs-app-w9-collection\/#What_if_a_vendor_will_not_provide_a_TIN\" >What if a vendor will not provide a TIN?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_changed_with_the_IRS_app\"><\/span>What changed with the IRS app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On September 25, 2026, the IRS announced that IRS2Go was becoming the IRS app. The update initially adds selected Individual Online Account services, while IRS.gov remains the broader source for tax tools and business account access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the announcement: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/irs-launches-new-mobile-app-expanding-digital-services-for-taxpayers\">IRS mobile app announcement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app supports refund and amended-return tracking, payments, available tax records, notices and profile updates. The launch announcement also lists access to an Identity Protection PIN. Availability depends on the service and your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app is free. Existing IRS2Go users can receive the update automatically if automatic updates are enabled, or update manually through their app store. For verified download links, start with the official IRS page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/help\/app\">Official IRS app page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_IRS_app_collect_vendor_W-9s\"><\/span>Does the IRS app collect vendor W-9s?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IRS\u2019s published launch features do not include requesting or collecting W-9s from vendors. For a business paying contractors, that work remains part of vendor onboarding and payment reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Downloading the app does not tell your bookkeeper which vendors have missing forms or whether their records are ready for year-end reporting. Assign someone to own those checks and give that person a clear way to follow up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_a_W-9_does_for_your_business\"><\/span>What a W-9 does for your business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Form W-9 provides a requester with a payee\u2019s taxpayer identification number and certifications. In a contractor workflow, it helps the payer obtain the details needed for applicable information returns. The completed form goes to the requester, not to the IRS. For related collection and onboarding guides, browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/ultimate-w9-resource-hub\/\">W-9 resource hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-w-9\">About Form W-9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Form W-9 is intended for U.S. persons for federal tax purposes, including resident aliens. Foreign payees generally need an appropriate Form W-8 or, in some situations, Form 8233. Confirm the correct documentation before sending every vendor the same request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/fw9.pdf\">IRS Form W-9 and instructions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_2026_reporting_threshold_fits_in\"><\/span>How the 2026 reporting threshold fits in<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2026 payments, the general federal Form 1099-NEC threshold for qualifying nonemployee service payments is $2,000 paid to a payee during the calendar year. The increase from $600 applies to covered payments; it does not apply to every type of information return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p15\">IRS Publication 15 for 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reporting also depends on the payment and recipient. Personal payments are not reported on Form 1099-NEC. Payments to corporations are generally exempt, with exceptions such as legal services. Payment-card and qualifying third-party network transactions fall under separate Form 1099-K reporting rules rather than the payer\u2019s Form 1099-NEC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/instructions\/i1099mec\">IRS instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a practical onboarding policy, request the appropriate tax documentation when you start working with a vendor. Waiting until a reporting threshold is reached leaves less time to resolve incomplete records. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/obbba-1099-reporting-w9-vendor-records\/\">OBBBA reporting changes and vendor W-9 records<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_six-step_check_for_vendor_records\"><\/span>A six-step check for vendor records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this checklist with the person who manages your vendor records. It is an operational starting point; your CPA can resolve the reporting and withholding questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List active vendors. Compare your accounting records with your tax-document records. Keep full taxpayer identification numbers out of a general-purpose tracker.<\/li>\n\n<li>Identify missing or outdated forms. Give each exception an owner, a request date and a next follow-up date.<\/li>\n\n<li>Review submitted information. Check the name, federal tax classification, TIN and mailing address for completeness. Ask the vendor to correct unclear information rather than guessing.<\/li>\n\n<li>Request updates when details change. A name or TIN change can require a new W-9. Keep mailing information current and preserve an appropriate record of changes.<\/li>\n\n<li>Reconcile payment methods. Have your bookkeeper distinguish direct payments from transactions handled under payment-settlement reporting rules.<\/li>\n\n<li>Escalate unresolved issues. Ask your CPA to review missing TINs, possible exemptions and withholding obligations before the next relevant payment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_a_simple_vendor-status_tracker\"><\/span>Example: a simple vendor-status tracker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are sample workflow labels, not actual vendor records or IRS validation results. Assign each exception an owner and a follow-up date. Keep full TINs and completed W-9s in your controlled records system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Status<\/th><th>What it means<\/th><th>Next action<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Missing form<\/td><td>No appropriate tax form is on file.<\/td><td>Confirm which form is needed and send a secure request.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Requested<\/td><td>A request was sent; the response is pending.<\/td><td>Record the request date and schedule a follow-up.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Correction needed<\/td><td>Submitted details are incomplete or unclear.<\/td><td>Ask the vendor to correct the specific issue; do not guess.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reviewed<\/td><td>The designated person completed the internal completeness check.<\/td><td>Store the form securely and record the review date. Resolve any reporting or withholding questions separately.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sample workflow only. \u201cReviewed\u201d does not mean the IRS has validated the name or TIN.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protect_W-9_data_and_avoid_look-alike_apps\"><\/span>Protect W-9 data and avoid look-alike apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>W-9s can contain sensitive taxpayer identification numbers. Use a controlled collection and storage process with encryption and access limited to people who need the records. Avoid unencrypted attachments and publicly accessible sharing links. A shared drive needs deliberate permissions and security settings; its name alone says nothing about its safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the IRS app, follow links from IRS.gov. Be cautious about advertisements or unexpected messages offering tax-account access. Verify an unfamiliar request independently before entering personal or financial information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/getw9.tax\/blog\/protecting-w9-1099-data-irs-security-campaign\/\">Protecting W-9 and 1099 data<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_GetW9_supports_the_collection_process\"><\/span>How GetW9 supports the collection process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With GetW9, you create a request and the vendor receives a link to complete their W-9 online. The completed PDF and details are stored in your account. Automatic reminders help with follow-up, and export tools help prepare vendor data for 1099 reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep someone responsible for reviewing exceptions and checking that the records support the intended reporting. Software can simplify collection; the business still needs to resolve tax questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.getw9.tax\/register\">Start your 7-day free trial with GetW9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions\"><\/span>Common questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_send_my_completed_W-9_to_the_IRS\"><\/span>Do I send my completed W-9 to the IRS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Send it to the person or business requesting your taxpayer information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_new_W-9_from_every_vendor_each_year\"><\/span>Do I need a new W-9 from every vendor each year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no blanket annual replacement requirement. Request updated documentation when relevant information or status changes, and check existing records periodically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_a_vendor_will_not_provide_a_TIN\"><\/span>What if a vendor will not provide a TIN?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Backup withholding at 24% can apply when its conditions are met. Ask your CPA to determine the applicable trigger, threshold, exemption and timing. If backup withholding occurs, information reporting can be required regardless of the payment amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further guidance: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/backup-withholding\">IRS backup withholding guidance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the author:<\/strong> Akash P Vijayan is a digital marketing freelancer who creates GetW9 content on W-9 collection, vendor onboarding, and accounts payable workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>General information only. Ask a qualified tax professional how these rules apply to your business.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IRS app adds mobile access to individual tax services. 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