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 made to ...

If you have a business, you may need to fill out IRS Form W-9 Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect ...

As your business grows, you may need to hire help to expand your services and take on new projects. If you decide to work with independent contractors, ask them to fill out a W-9. It contains ...

Working for yourself is a reality associated with numerous titles. You may be an “independent contractor.” You may be a “freelancer.” You may even be a “consultant.” If you have taken on work in any ...

The IRS continues to roll out drafts of some 2026 tax forms, including a draft of Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Here’s a look at what’s new—and why it matters ...