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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 to version 10 and PHP to 8.4
  • Upgraded the application’s core system to version 9
  • 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.

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.