W-9 Request to a Subcontractor
A short request to get a completed W-9 from a sub BEFORE you pay them, so January is not a scramble and you never end up in backup withholding.
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General use, safe to send as-is once you've filled the gaps.
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When to use this
- •Onboarding a new sub
- •Before the first payment to a sub
- •Getting ready for 1099 season
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How do I file a 1099-NEC for my subcontractors? →Background guide explaining when and how to use this template.