What is a W-9 Tax Form?
If you are a contractor, consultant or you work independently, then you will complete a W-9 tax form for any company from which you will be getting income. You must provide a tax ID number, e.g. social security number or an Employer Identification Number, and at the end of the year, you will receive a Form 1099 from that company to file your “income” taxes with the IRS. Note that generally there are no deductions taken, so the individual or company is responsible for setting aside or paying estimated taxes. For more information, look here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf…
