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887540 No.887540 [Reply] [Original]

hey i'm doing this job I got over the internet. It's long distance. They want me to fill out a w.9. That requires me giving them my social, right? How can I avoid this?

>> No.887545

What? More information

>> No.887549

>>887545

I'm doing freelance loss prevention for a security company. I'm worried it might be a scam, although I called them and they (kind of) checked out. It's very part time, only a couple days, but it comes out to over half a grand, given the nature of the job.

So I dont want to give out my number just yet.

>> No.887553

If you want to get paid, you'll need to complete the W-9. The company is required by law to request it, and you're required by law to provide it. If you don't, you won't be paid. Period.

http://www.irs.com/articles/fill-out-irs-tax-form-w-9

>> No.887555

>>887553

what if its under 600 dollars, man? I read something that if its under 600 you dont need to.

also, ive heard of EIN numbers, that you can use those instead of your social...

>> No.887570

>>887555
>what if its under 600 dollars, man? I read something that if its under 600 you dont need to.

The $600 is for exempt employees. You're an independant contractor. Unless you can prove that you're tax exempt (which you won't be able to do) you have to submit the form.

>also, ive heard of EIN numbers, that you can use those instead of your social...
EINs are for incorporated entities, like corporations and LLCs. You're free to form one if you wish, then apply for an EIN, then give the EIN to the company (assuming they haven't replaced you in the meanwhile). Probably not very smart since you may face double taxation, but its a free country.