But it is not your responsibility, but that of the employer. You only need to claim, not prove that you made a certain amount. When the employer reports the income under your SS# or EIN to the IRS, then they look for matches on the appropriate returns.

Pretty sure you do not need to provide the W-9. I'll check Tuesday. On a 30 hour film score session Sunday and Monday.

And, I "AIN'T" giving the production company a W-9. They'll sure give me a 1099 at the end of the year, though.

For laughs, call one of your clients and ask them what they do with the W-9 you provide.


Be well,


Russ

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/ta...-/INF19259.html

Purpose of the W-9 Form


Regards,

Jerryghr

Russ, it's not something they send to the IRS, it's something to document where the money went so when they fill out their schedule "C" they can document that amount as a legal deduction/expenditure and have documented evidence in case of an audit. Without that W-9 and the information it contains, there would be no way to document that expenditure, and the IRS would be able to disallow it. In fact, most places here would not hire you if you refused to provide a W-9.

Gary

Is that like WD40?

Every (repeat ) Every corporation that has employed me as an independent contractor has REQUIRED a W-9 from me. I expect 1099s for income over $600 and report all my income and don't see any reason to balk or refuse to cooperate.

My Dad got into an argument with the IRS over the support he provided his mother. It was a long, drawn out process that resulted in health problems. He was acting in good faith, but under the law, he was wrong. It was one of the life lessons I learned from him. If I have an objection I will fight it, but I have no objection to W-9s, 1099s or paying my fair share. I just wish the Gov't would not squander it.

Eddie

I merely want to sleep at night not worrying about someone banging on my door for money I don't have.

I billed $ 13.7 million last year from my company. I earned over $175,000.00 from studio work and live playing. I get a 1099 and give a 1099 to my suppliers I pay but have never issued or been asked for a W-9.

You never know what you don't know.


R.

Yep!