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Form W-9 is essentially a way for employers and the Internal Revenue Service to keep track of payments made to employees to assist in the collection of federal income tax. In order to get paid by an employer, a W-9 is a mandatory requirement, and failure to complete it accurately and completely can result in penalties.
