The third quarter of 2026 brought plenty of developments in the world of information reporting. In this episode, Jason breaks down what 1099 professionals need to know from July, August and September. You’ll learn about the upcoming shutdown of the FIRE system and transition to IRIS, what to watch for during CP2100 and B Notice season, the status of the long-awaited Form W-9 update, changes to Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC, new information returns, updated 1099-K backup withholding rules, and ...
29 Sept 2026
Episode 47: Does the B Notice Wording Really Have to Be on the Envelope?
It’s “B” Notice season — and this week, we’re getting very specific about envelopes. When a payer receives a CP2100 notice from the IRS, one of the potential next steps is sending a “B” Notice to the payee. And the IRS has some very particular requirements for how that notice must be sent. Publication 1281 says the outer mailing envelope must include the words “Important Tax Return Document Enclosed” or “Important Tax Return Information Enclosed.” But what exactly does “on the outer mailing e...
22 Sept 2026
Episode 46: It’s CP2100 Letter Season!
Just like football season, CP2100 letter season has arrived. A CP2100 letter means the IRS found a problem when trying to match a name and taxpayer identification number (TIN) reported on a 1099 with the information in its records. So what should you do when one shows up? In this episode of Information Return Intelligence, Jason Dinesen walks through the CP2100 process from start to finish, including: Why the IRS sends CP2100 lettersWhy you should review your own records before contacting the...
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