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 ...

An employer is required to withhold income, Social Security and Medicare tax from their employee’s pay. They also pay half of the employee’s Social Security and Medicare taxes. At the end of the year, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Admitted NY Bar and US Tax Court, covers US international tax law. Using the correct IRS form (W-9 for U.S. persons and W-8BEN for ...

Independent contractors have more tax leg work to do than salaried workers who receive pay from just one source. It is paramount you keep accurate records of your pay and expenses so you don’t run ...