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Beware of the IRS’s W-9 annual solicitation requirements
The IRS requires that companies obtain a vendor’s TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) before making a payment to them. The TIN is normally either a vendor’s Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number. Although using a W-9 form is typically not mandated by the IRS outside of interest, dividend, and broker payments, asking vendors to complete a W-9 form is the standard practice companies use to obtain a vendor’s TIN. If a vendor refuses or neglects to provide a TIN, the company is
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Get ready for the new 1099-NEC and changes to 1099-MISC filing
New Form 1099-NEC The IRS has made big changes to the 1099-MISC form by reviving the 1099-NEC form. Beginning with the 2020 tax year (to
10 Best Practices for 1099 Compliance in 2021
10 Best Practices for W-9/1099 Compliance in 2021 Organizations are required to report certain “reportable” payments made in the course of their trade or business
Avoid the penalty, 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC due dates for 2021
The importance of filing timely The IRS has gotten serious about 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC due dates. Penalties have risen significantly and they apply separately to copies sent
Penalties – failure to file correct information return by the due date
If you fail to file a correct information return (like a 1099-MISC) by the due date and you cannot show reasonable cause, you may be
The importance of TIN Matching
What is TIN Matching? TIN Matching is a online service from the IRS that allows users to validate the legal name and TIN listed on
Are corporations exempt from 1099 reporting?
Are corporations exempt from 1099 reporting? When are corporations exempt from 1099 reporting? I worked as a controller for both large and midsize companies and
What is a 1099-MISC form?
The 1099-MISC form is known as an “Information Return” Form 1099 is one of many forms that the IRS requires to be sent to individuals
Always get a W-9 before paying your vendors!
Getting a W-9 form before you make the first payment to a new vendor or independent contractor is critical and will save tremendous time at
How to fill out a W-9 form
What is a W-9 form and why is my customer asking for it! So one of your customers has asked you to complete a W-9