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★ Featured Tax Jan 17, 2026 2 min read

Mastering Form W-9 and 1099 reporting to avoid year-end headaches.

With the January 31st deadline looming for Form 1099-NEC/MISC, a refresher on why a completed W-9 from every contractor collected before the first dollar goes out, saves you from backup-withholding liability and IRS penalties later.

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