Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. In March 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unveiled a revised version ...

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 ...

What Is Form W-9: Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Certification? Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Certification, is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ...

IRS forms W-8 and W-9 serve distinct purposes in the tax system and are used by different groups to fulfill their tax obligations. A W-8 form is typically required ...

As a small-business owner, you may be thinking about outsourcing work to save time and expand your services. Before taking this step, make sure you ask contractors or companies to fill out a W-9 form.

If your company does any B2B work, at some point, you'll be asked to provide your business customers with a W-9. This is a tax form your customers use to write out other tax forms to send to you, ...

Often, an employee who works outside standard workplace hours to fulfill their role for you is an independent contractor instead of a full-time employee. This employee status difference is a vital ...

In March 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unveiled a revised version of Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, marking a significant update since its last ...