Ask The Taxgirl: Filling Out A Form W-9
Taxpayer asks:
Is there a way to complete the W9 form that is technically legal that will avoid being 1099’d for income paid to you?
Taxgirl says:
No, not legally. The rules about when a form 1099 must be issued are pretty clear and there’s no magic language or box that you can check that will change that. Moreover, there’s a little bit on the form W-9 where, when you sign the form, you’re swearing that you’re telling the truth. Just saying.
The fine print
Be sure to read my disclaimer… Remember, I’m a lawyer, and we love disclaimers. But you know who loves them more? My malpractice carrier. Consider yourself warned.
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