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1099Problems Virtual Road ShowSeason 1

A live, online educational series for bookkeepers, CPAs, and accounting professionals. Practical 1099 workflows, real-world decision-making, and stress reduction — not tax theory.

January 16 – February 2, 2026

Free public sessions + subscriber-only deep dives

Free account required

What the Virtual Road Show Is

Your guided support during the hardest season

The 1099Problems Virtual Road Show is a live, online, multi-session educational series designed specifically for bookkeepers, CPAs, and accounting professionals who support small businesses.

Live & Practical

Real-time sessions focused on practical workflows, not tax theory

Free + Subscriber Content

Public education sessions plus subscriber-only deep dives and replays

Time-Bound Series

January–early February, aligning with peak 1099 urgency

Remember: 1099Problems is a year-round solution, not a once-a-year fire drill. The Road Show helps you build systems that work all year long.

Who It's For

Built for professionals who support small businesses

Primary Audience

Bookkeepers, CPAs, and accounting professionals serving small businesses

  • Avoid mistakes and rework during 1099 season
  • Save time with clear workflows
  • Feel confident advising clients
  • Navigate conflicting IRS guidance

Firm Owners & Leaders

Accounting firm owners, tax professionals, and educators

  • Standardize team processes
  • Reduce January burnout
  • Provide better client experiences
  • Achieve team alignment on 1099 workflows

Partners & Collaborators

Influencers, software partners, sponsors, and community leaders

  • Reach a highly qualified audience
  • Align with trusted education
  • Generate meaningful engagement
  • Build long-term partnerships

Event Schedule

Six focused sessions over three weeks

Week 1

January 16-20

The 1099 Reality Check

Public
Free

Understand why 1099s feel harder than they should and know exactly where to focus next instead of spinning.

You'll learn how to:

• Recognize where 1099 processes commonly break down—and why it’s not a personal failure

• Separate what actually requires your attention from what’s just noise during January

• Choose the right next steps without overwhelm

Agenda

• Welcome & framing (5 min)

• Where 1099s Break Down and why it’s not your fault (20 min)

• Q&A (25 min)

• Next steps (10 min)


👉 To attend this event, click on the "Join Online Event" link below and complete your registration. You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link.

January 16, 202660 min

Free account required

What’s Actually Reportable (So You Can Decide in Minutes)

Public
Free

Clarify reportability using a simple framework so you can stop second-guessing and move forward confidently.

You’ll learn how to:

• Determine reportability based on who, what, and how
• Avoid common misclassification mistakes
• Know when payment method matters—and when it doesn’t

Agenda:

• From Confusion to Decision (5 min)

• How to decide if something is reportable (15 min)

• Payment methods that confuse everyone (15 min)
• Live walkthrough of common scenarios (15 min)
• Q&A + additional resources (10 min)


👉 To attend this event, click on the "Join Online Event" link below and complete your registration. You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link.

January 20, 202660 min

Free account required

Week 2

January 22-27

Edge Cases That Break Brains

Pro-Subscriber

Think through messy, real-world 1099 scenarios with confidence so you can make defensible decisions, document them clearly, and move on without spiraling.

You’ll learn how to:

  • • Apply decision-tree thinking to ambiguous 1099 scenarios

  • • Make calm, defensible decisions under deadline pressure

  • • Document your reasoning so you don’t relive the same stress later

After this session, you’ll be able to:
• Handle edge cases without panic, second-guessing, or endless research—and trust your professional judgment.

Agenda

  • • Why edge cases cause so much stress and why it’s not your fault (5 min)

  • • How to think instead of memorize rules (10 min)

  • • Real-world edge case walkthroughs (30 min)

  • • Q&A + resource pointers (15 min)


👉 To attend this event, click on the "Join Online Event" link below and complete your registration. You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link.

January 22, 202660 min

Free account required

W-9s, Payment Methods & Vendor Setup

Pro-Subscriber

Explore where most 1099 problems actually start and how small upstream changes in vendor setup, W-9 collection, and payment method awareness can dramatically reduce last-minute stress.

You’ll learn how to:

• Improve W-9 timing and communication (without chasing)

• Understand payment method nuances that cause confusion later

• Set vendors up correctly so January is calm not chaotic

After this session, you’ll be able to:
• Reduce last-minute scrambling by fixing the root causes of 1099 stress before they show up.

Agenda

• Why most 1099 problems start upstream (5 min)

• W-9 collection that actually works (15 min)

• Payment methods & platform confusion demystified (15 min)

• Simple workflow walkthrough (10 min)

• Q&A (10 min)

• Wrap + helpful resources (5 min)


👉 To attend this event, click on the "Join Online Event" link below and complete your registration. You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link.

January 27, 202660 min

Free account required

Week 3

January 29 - February 2

Stop Guessing — Deciding 1099 Questions in Minutes

Public
Free

Make fast, defensible 1099 decisions using a clear framework—so you can stop searching, stop second-guessing, and move forward with confidence.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use a simple decision framework to determine reportability

• Understand why payment methods create so much confusion
• Reduce research time from hours to minutes
• Avoid under-, over-, or double-reporting risks

After this session, you’ll be able to:
• Confidently decide whether a payment is reportable, document your reasoning, and move on—without guessing or panic.

Agenda

• Welcome & January reality check (5 min)

• Why payment methods are the biggest time sink (10 min)

• The real risks of guessing and overthinking (10 min)

• How to decide in minutes: the Decision Tree approach (15 min)

• Where the payment method matrix fits (5 min)

• Live scenarios + Q&A (10 min)

• Next steps (5 min)


👉 To attend this event, click on the "Join Online Event" link below and complete your registration. You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link.

January 29, 202660 min

Free account required

Building a Year-Round 1099 System

Pro-Subscriber

Turn January pain into year-round systems with actionable planning frameworks.

You’ll learn how to:

• Track 1099-relevant activity throughout the year without constant monitoring

• Review vendors before problems show up in January

• Use tools and community support instead of rebuilding decisions every year

After this session, you’ll be able to:

• Save January. Confidently manage 1099s year-round with fewer surprises, less stress, and a clear plan.

Agenda

• Welcome and framing (5 min)

• Why January-only thinking fails (5 min)

• What “year-round” actually means (10 min)

• Three key touchpoints to track 1099 activity (10 min)

• Live walkthrough: How a Year-Round system works with 1099Problems (15 min)

• Q&A (10 min)

• Recap and next steps (5 min)

February 2, 202660 min

Free account required

What You'll Learn

Outcomes you can count on, not empty promises

Clear Workflows

Step-by-step processes that eliminate guesswork and reduce time spent on 1099s.

Confidence in Decision-Making

Know exactly when to issue a 1099-NEC, 1099-K, or nothing at all.

Reduced Stress

Handle January with calm instead of chaos through proven frameworks.

Practical Frameworks

Real-world tools you can apply immediately to your client work.

Real-World Application

Every session focuses on practical scenarios you'll encounter with your clients. No theoretical edge cases—just the clarity you need to work confidently.

3 weeks
of focused learning

How Access Works

Choose the level that fits your needs

Free Public Events

Open to everyone

Join live sessions at no cost. Perfect for getting started and experiencing the Road Show format.

A free account is required to register for events.

What's Included

  • 3 live public sessions
  • Access to the 1099 Decision Tree
  • 1099 matrix (limited)
  • Discussion forum (limited)
RECOMMENDED

Subscriber Access

Full experience

Get everything in public events plus exclusive deep dives, replays, and partner sessions.

A free account is required to subscribe and access all content.

What's Included

  • All public events plus live participation
  • 3 exclusive subscriber sessions
  • Full replay access to all sessions
  • Deep dive and edge cases
  • Access to discussions and expert answers
  • Access to 1099Problems platform

Not sure which is right for you? Start with the free public events and upgrade anytime to access replays and subscriber-only content and more.

Trusted by Accounting Professionals

Expert-led education you can count on

Expert-Led

Sessions led by experienced accounting professionals who understand real-world 1099 challenges

Community-Driven

Join a community of professionals facing the same challenges and learning together

Practical Focus

No tax theory lectures—just practical guidance for the scenarios you actually encounter

❤️ Friends don't let friends waste time on 1099s ❤️Our mission is to reduce stress and wasted time around 1099 compliance. The Road Show is your guided path through the hardest season.

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