I was requested to fill in W9 form by the translation company whom I was trying to get some jobs from.  Is it OK to fill in, or should I?  The form requires my SS number and other things.  Just to be sure....  I appreciate any help and advice.

Thank you!

H. K

What is a W9 form, and in which context?  

Maxi

Originally written by Haruki Kira on March 28, 2009 4:49 PM I was requested to fill in W9 form by the translation company whom I was trying to get some jobs from.  Is it OK to fill in, or should I?  The form requires my SS number and other things.  Just to be sure....  I appreciate any help and advice. Thank you! H. K

For explanations about the purposes of Form W9, see: http://www.mbbfpc.com/FormW-9Instructions2008.pdf

And more information on the website of the IRS http://www.irs.gov (the site has a remarkable Search feature!).

HTH

Laurent K.

Thank you for th information.  Obviously, I will need to fill in this form then.

Thanks, again.

H. K.

Hi Haruki,

yes, because I think you fall in the category 4. Other payments, I quote:

You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification unless you have been notified that you have previously given an incorrect TIN. “Other payments” include payments made in the course of the requester’s trade or business for rents, royalties, goods (other than bills for merchandise), medical and health care services (including payments to corporations), payments to a nonemployee for services, payments to certain fishing boat crew members and fishermen, and gross proceeds paid to attorneys (including payments to corporations).

Furthermore, and as stated on Form W9 too, the requester may be subject to civil and criminal penalties if they misuse your TIN so you should not worry...

Laurent K.

(quote only made in order to clarify the topic)

I go it.  Thank you again for your message!

Haruki