Freelancers and independent contractors have to fill out Form W-9 for their employers and clients. Here’s what to do and how to fill out the form.

As a small-business owner, if you contract to perform services, you must fill out a Form W-9 for each person with whom you contract. Your client will use this form when accounting for payments ...

A W-9 is an IRS form used by businesses and other entities to collect taxpayer identification numbers from independent contractors and individuals.

Form 1099-NEC has several sections, including the recipient's name, tax ID number (TIN) and bank account number. Businesses have the subcontractor fill out form W-9 to obtain this information.

You may also be asked to fill out a W-9 when you open an interest-bearing bank account or another financial account that delivers extra income. This form doesn't go to the IRS.

You will need to provide a W-9 when starting work with most (if not all) of the companies that you contract with so that they can fill out Form 1099-MISC.

TaxBandits Fillable W-9 Form is available from the App Store and Google Play. This simple, free application allows TaxBandits clients to complete and share their W-9 conveniently from anywhere at ...

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Key Takeaways IRS Form W-9 transmits taxpayer identification information between two parties. Form W-9 isn’t filed with the IRS; instead, it is used to complete Forms 1099 and 1098.

The W-9 form provides the key data clients need if you're an independent contractor. Just be sure you're not really an employee who should fill out a W-4.