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[Platform Updates & Announcements](https://help.paymentworks.com/knowledge-base/payer-knowledge-base?hsLang=en#platform-updates-announcements) # January 2026 Release Notes ### **Product Updates** --- #### **New Feature: Profile Manager (Now Live!)** **Profile Manager is now available in both Sandbox and Production.** You can access it directly from the application using the **new Profile Manager button**. #### **Why this matters** Profile Manager is the foundation for improved vendor and payee profile management—making it easier to: - View and manage profile data in one place - Track changes more clearly - Prepare for upcoming payee profile capabilities We’re actively **collecting customer feedback and sentiment** during this initial release to guide upcoming enhancements. **Action:** Start exploring Profile Manager today and share feedback using the Feedback Widget either on the page or via the Resource Hub. --- #### **In-App Enhancements** #### **One-Time W-9 Data Correction (IRS Alignment)** We completed a **one-time, irreversible correction** to certain W-9 records to ensure alignment with **IRS requirements** and existing product logic. ### **What was evaluated** We reviewed existing W-9s and took corrective action if **either** of the following conditions applied: #### **1. Tax Classification mismatch** - Tax Classification **≠ “Other”** - **AND** “Tax Classification – Other” contained a value #### **2. Foreign partners / beneficiaries mismatch** - “Do you have foreign partners and/or beneficiaries?” was populated - **AND** Tax Classification was **not** one of: - Trust / Estate - Partnership - LLC taxed as Partnership ### **What we did (when conditions were met)** - Re-generated the W-9 using existing system logic - Replaced the W-9 currently on file - Preserved the original signature - Updated the W-9 date to reflect regeneration ### **Why this matters** This correction improves: - IRS compliance - Data consistency across profiles - Downstream reporting and payment accuracy **Action:** No action required unless you choose to proactively notify payers of the updated W-9. --- ### **![bugfixesicon](https://help.paymentworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Screenshots/bugfixesicon.png?width=35&height=46&name=bugfixesicon.png)Bug Fixes** #### **Profile Manager Fixes** Several bugs have been resolved to improve usability and data visibility. **For a full list, see:** *Profile Manager Bug Page* #### **Additional Fixes** - **Bank address removed from “Remit To” details** → Prevents bank address from appearing in remittance information - **W-9 generated indicator added** → Clearly shows when a W-9 was generated by the platform - **Non-tokenized fields now visible** → Displayed in both **Profile Data** and **Data Changes** - **Bank validation files restored** → Visible again for users who previously had access in Classic - **Note Editor permission enforcement** → Hidden for users without the appropriate permissions --- #### **Coming Soon** We’re continuing to build on this foundation with: - Ongoing **Profile Manager iterations and enhancements** - Active **preparation for Payee Profile** functionality These updates will further streamline vendor onboarding, profile maintenance, and compliance workflows. - [Payee Knowledge Base](https://help.paymentworks.com/knowledge-base/payee-knowledge-base?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Verification Process & Document Uploads](https://help.paymentworks.com/knowledge-base/payee-knowledge-base?hsLang=en#verification-process-document-uploads) - 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