Year-End Plan for Paying Contractors: November, December, January
A simple plan: in November ask for any missing W-9s, in December check each contractor's totals, and in January fill in your filing dates from IRS.gov. The 1099 Contractor Tracker keeps all three in one spreadsheet. Forms for 2026 payments are due Feb 1, 2027, since Jan 31 is a Sunday. Check the date on IRS.gov. Educational template, not tax advice. Template created using AI tools and reviewed by the shop owner.