Annual changes to 1099 reporting are expected — but Tax Year 2026 brings a level of change that goes well beyond the usual updates.
New 1099 reporting thresholds, changes to forms and the mandatory transition from FIRE to IRIS mean accounts payable teams will need to review how they identify reportable payments, manage vendor information and prepare for filing season.
Treating 2026 as business as usual could leave critical questions unresolved once year‑end pressures begin.
To help teams prepare, IFOL is launching its 1099 MISC and NEC Reporting Updates Workshop, a practical, expert‑led session covering the essential changes for Tax Year 2026.
Understand what is changing and what it means for your team
Reading a list of regulatory changes is one thing. Understanding how they affect your day-to-day processes is another.
Accounts payable teams need to consider whether existing reporting processes, system settings and vendor records remain fit for purpose. They also need clear responsibilities and reliable information before filing deadlines begin to add pressure.
The IFOL workshop is designed to turn the latest requirements into practical guidance. It will help you understand what has changed, identify where your processes may be affected and prepare your team for the reporting season ahead.
“Tax Year 2026 brings some important changes for teams responsible for 1099 reporting. My aim is to explain what those changes mean in practice, answer the questions teams are facing and help attendees leave with a clearer plan for filing season.”
Rosemarie Smith, 1099 subject-matter expert and course tutor
Practical, live support from an experienced 1099 specialist
The 90-minute workshop will be delivered live by Rosemarie Smith and will cover the areas accounts payable and finance teams need to review for Tax Year 2026.
Attendees will:
● Understand the key changes affecting 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC reporting
● Learn how the transition from FIRE to IRIS may affect filing preparations
● Review reportable payments and vendor classifications
● Consider W-9 governance and vendor master data controls
● Understand important filing requirements, deadlines and penalties
● Explore best practices for stronger accounts payable compliance
The interactive format also gives you the opportunity to bring your questions and receive practical guidance during the session.
One workshop, three chances to attend
The same live workshop will be repeated on three dates:
● Tuesday, November 17, 2026
● Wednesday, December 16, 2026
● Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Each session runs from 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET.
One registration provides access to all three dates, giving you the flexibility to attend the session that works best for you or join again if you would find it useful.
The cost is $199.
Paid IFOL members can attend free by registering through the Live Training Sessions area of the IFOL membership community.
Prepare with confidence
Tax Year 2026 should not be treated as another routine update. Preparing early will give your team more time to understand the changes, review existing processes and address questions before filing season begins.
Join IFOL and Rosemarie Smith for practical training and support that will help you move from uncertainty to a clearer, more confident plan.
Understand the changes. Prepare your team. File with confidence.
How to register
Enrol in the 1099 MISC and NEC Reporting Updates Workshop
IFOL members – access the live training free as part of your paid membership.