I.R.S. Form W-9
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Taxation on W-9 income In general, income that results from a W-9 arrangement is not subject to IRS withholding. Rather, it is the payee's responsibility to claim the income on his or her tax return, and to pay any appropriate taxes.
Use Form W-9 to provide your correct Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the person who is required to file an information return with the IRS to report, for example: Income paid to you. Real estate transactions. Mortgage interest you paid.
You will need to fill out a W-9 form if you: Classify yourself as an independent contractor or ?freelancer.? Are not a full-time employee of the business. Will be paid more than $600 for work provided to the business.
When is a W9 Not Required? A W9 from vendors is not required when payments will be less than $600 in a calendar year, but it is a good idea to request a W9 from all vendors. Also a W9 is not required when payments are not associated with conducting a trade or business.
Form W-9 (or an acceptable substitute) is used by persons required to file information returns with the IRS to get the payee's (or other person's) correct name and TIN. For individuals, the TIN is generally a social security number (SSN).
Who Needs to Complete Form W-9? You will usually submit a W-9 form when you engage with a company where reporting information to the IRS might be necessary, such as receiving payments for services you provide as an independent contractor, paying interest on your mortgage or even contributing money to your IRA account.
Use Form W-9 to provide your correct Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the person who is required to file an information return with the IRS to report, for example: Income paid to you. Real estate transactions. Mortgage interest you paid.
