Employers that work with independent contractors must understand how to use two tax-related forms: Form W-9 and Form 1099. Here's what you need to know.

Anytime a payor thinks they have to report a payment on a Form 1099, they should ask for a Form W-9. If they fail to get one signed, they may have to withhold taxes at 24%. So if you refuse to ...

Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Certification, is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax form that businesses use to collect information from independent contractors ...

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 ...

A W9 tax form with File an Extension written on a yellow sticky note. A W9 tax form with File an Extension written on a yellow sticky note. Procrastinator alert: your taxes are due!

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.