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

The W9 form includes the contractor’s name as it shows up in their individual tax returns, the business’s name and the payee’s address, tax identification number (TIN), business entity type ...

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This change introduces new reporting requirements, particularly affecting flow-through entities such as trusts and estates and may require refiling Form W-9.

Tax Day is approaching, and soon it will be time to begin assembling forms. If you haven't looked at them yet, all those numbers and letters – W-2, W-9, 1099 – can easily overwhelm you. Some ...