The 2026 reporting threshold changed. The W-9 habit should not

Tax reporting · Archive edition: 2026-09-03. Added to AGCPA Insider October 2, 2026; sources checked October 2, 2026.

A higher information-reporting threshold can reduce some year-end forms, but it does not improve incomplete vendor records. Collecting the right information when a contractor begins work remains easier than chasing it in January.