What Year-End Moves Can Protect Owners From Form W9 Mistakes?
Key Takeaways Keep every contractor’s Form W9 on file before the first payment. If your contractor won’t give you a W9, be persistent. The IRS requires a three-step written request process. Use the IRS TIN Matching tool before filing your 1099s. It verifies name/TIN combos and supports reasonable-cause relief if the IRS flags an error…


