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Version 3.4.1 – August 28, 2025

  • Fixed a rare issue where the W-9 form would sometimes show "Applied For" instead of the correct tax ID number.
  • Resolved address auto-complete feature state dropdown not populating issue for improved user experience during form completion.

Version 3.4.0 – August 22, 2025

  • Launched QuickBooks® Smart Bulk Import/Export: Audit every vendor and selectively import or export only the ones you need, all in bulk.
  • Streamlined vendor management with detailed review before importing or exporting to QuickBooks Online.

Version 3.3.6 – August 21, 2025

  • We tuned how our database looks up information so pages that load your W-9 data open faster and more reliably, especially for larger accounts.
  • Behind the scenes, we added smarter indexes that speed up searches without changing how anything works for you.

Version 3.3.5 – August 5, 2025

  • Added Laravel Nightwatch testing framework for improved automated testing and quality assurance.
  • Enhanced development workflow with comprehensive testing capabilities.

Version 3.3.4 – May 18, 2025

  • Fixed critical 500 error in QBO integration during final W-9 submission process.
  • Improved stability and reliability of QuickBooks Online integration.

Version 3.3.3 – April 30, 2025 (Beta Testing)

  • QBO bulk upload feature for vendor data management is currently in alpha testing.
  • Early access: Streamlined importing of multiple vendors from QuickBooks Online (not yet available to all users).

Version 3.3.2 – April 25, 2025

  • Enhanced bulk upload functionality with improved email request handling.
  • Fixed validation issues in bulk upload process for better reliability.
  • Added unique email extraction for W-9 requests to prevent duplicates.

Version 3.3.1 – April 21, 2025

  • Implemented comprehensive admin subscriber management system with enhanced metadata controls.
  • Added custom email and phone features for W-9 requests to improve communication flexibility.
  • Enhanced W-9 email debugging and queue management for better delivery tracking.
  • Improved subscription error handling with cleaner, more informative error messages.
  • Added help article integration to subscription page for better user support.

Version 3.3.0 – April 19, 2025

  • Integrated Laravel Horizon, Telescope, and Redis for enhanced performance monitoring and caching.
  • Implemented high W-9 usage alerts through Laravel job queues for better system performance.
  • Added W-9 request email queuing system to improve email delivery reliability.
  • Enhanced scheduled task monitoring with improved runtime tracking and management.

Version 3.2.9 – April 17, 2025

  • Enhanced QuickBooks Online integration with improved vendor data synchronization.
  • Added QBO icon integration in subscriber W-9 request pages for better user experience.
  • Fixed timezone conflicts in QBO commands for accurate data processing.
  • Improved how we organize and keep track of where W-9 forms come from, making your records easier to manage.

Version 3.2.8 – April 10, 2025

  • Integrated Freshworks ticket widget for streamlined customer support and issue tracking.
  • Enhanced subscriber notification system with improved settings and controls.
  • Updated application footer with changelog access and enhanced security information.

Version 3.2.7 – April 9, 2025

  • Updated W-9 form to reflect the latest 2024 IRS specifications and requirements.
  • Enhanced form validation and positioning for improved accuracy and compliance.
  • Implemented revised W-9 PDF naming convention for better document organization.

Version 3.2.6 – April 4, 2025

  • Integrated Microsoft Clarity analytics for enhanced user experience insights and performance monitoring.
  • Improved subscriber dashboard alert system with better visual indicators and information display.
  • Enhanced deployment automation and CI/CD pipeline for improved development workflow.

Version 3.3.5 – April 14, 2025

  • Introduced a notification in vendor W-9 requests when follow-up emails stop after 10 attempts, guiding users to verify the vendor's email or follow up directly.
  • Upgraded the application's core system from Laravel 9 to Laravel 10 and PHP to 8.4
  • Resolved issue where a "Redirecting to..." message briefly appeared before navigating to target pages.

Version 3.3.2 – April 11, 2025

  • Launched a dedicated support ticket platform to streamline user assistance. Subscribers can now raise and track support requests directly from the getW9 dashboard after logging in, using the "Contact Us" button.
  • Added comprehensive manual test reporting system with Stripe data integration for enhanced business analytics.
  • Implemented automated email reminder system with intelligent follow-up logic (stops after 10 attempts).

Version 3.3.1 – April 9, 2025

  • Updated W-9 form to reflect the latest IRS specifications, ensuring continued accuracy and compliance for all vendor submissions.

Version 3.2.1 - April 5, 2025

  • Upgraded to OpCache PHP with PHP-FPM – Achieved 30-70% faster performance on the GetW9 application and 10-20% improvements on our static public pages.

Version 3.1.5 - April 4, 2025

  • Successfully completed server OS upgrade to AlmaLinux 8, improving security and stability. Minimal downtime of 1 hour during off-peak hours.

April 3, 2025

  • Initiated operating system upgrade for better security and performance. Encountered a third-party conflict; restored full functionality within 4 hours using backups.

Version 3.1.4 - April 1, 2025

  • Resolved a mail delivery issue caused by our third-party provider. Switched to self-hosted email to ensure better reliability and faster support responses.

Version 3.1.3 - March 31, 2025

  • Migrated all microservices and internal tools to a dedicated server environment to ensure faster load times and scalability.

February 18, 2025

  • Expanded our dedicated support and development team to improve responsiveness and accelerate feature delivery.

Version 3.1.4 - February 11, 2025

  • Resolved SSL certification renewal issue by switching providers to ensure uninterrupted HTTPS access.

Version 3.1.3 - January 24, 2025

  • Addressed a subscription reactivation issue affecting some users post-cancellation. A manual fix was applied for affected accounts.

Version 3.1.2 - June 10, 2024

  • Resolved issues with asset loading by enforcing full HTTPS protocol across all files and services.

Version 3.1.1 - February 5, 2024

  • Fixed a QuickBooks API webhook issue that occasionally skipped vendor data syncing.

February 2, 2024

  • Investigated and mitigated an issue with QuickBooks API integration affecting a few subscribers.

Version 3.0.3 - January 15, 2024

  • Identified a bug preventing users from restarting subscriptions after cancellation. A temporary workflow was enabled for manual resolution while a long-term fix is in progress.

Version 3.0.2 - February 5, 2023

  • Scaled our dedicated server to twice the CPU, RAM, and storage to meet growing subscriber base.

Version 3.0.1 - January 2023 – Feature Expansion

  • Added QuickBooks integration to sync vendor W-9s with QBO.
  • Introduced notifications control panel based on subscriber feedback.

Version 2.0.1 - July 1, 2022 – Shareable W-9 Link Launch

  • Launched unique shareable link feature (Giga plan) to receive W-9s without creating requests manually.

Version 1.2.0 - May 1, 2022 – Server Scaling Upgrade

  • Migrated to a dedicated server and purchased a dedicated IP address for scaling.

Version 1.1.2 - April 25, 2022

  • Added automated follow-up emails for W-9 requests every 3 days.

Version 1.1.1 - March 5, 2022

  • Implemented internal daily encrypted cloud snapshot backups to protect user data.

Version 1.1.0 - February 16, 2022 – Data Encryption Enhancement

  • Introduced AES-256-CBC encryption for subscriber and W-9 data.

Version 1.0.2 - January 28, 2022

  • Integrated Google Maps Places API for autofill of address fields in W-9 forms.

Version 1.0.1 - January 1, 2022

  • Switched all URLs and assets to HTTPS with SSL certification for secure data transmission.

Version 1.0.0 - December 2021 - Initial Launch

  • Launched GetW9, built by a practicing CPA to simplify W-9 form collection for vendors.