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Hiring a writer to do content writing. W-9?

by FrankMiller
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So I want to hire my first writer on to do some content writing for me.

I'm not exactly sure how to set this up. Would I need them to fill out a W-9? I'm currently set up as a sole proprietor.

Thanks for any help!
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  • Profile picture of the author Corey Geer
    Originally Posted by FrankMiller View Post

    So I want to hire my first writer on to do some content writing for me.

    I'm not exactly sure how to set this up. Would I need them to fill out a W-9? I'm currently set up as a sole proprietor.

    Thanks for any help!
    Technically, I believe if someone earns over $600, that's when they start getting taxed, but I've never seen a client ask me to sign a W-9 form and a year ago I had one who had more than $600 work available.

    I'm not going to say a definite "no" but I will say that I've never had a client ask me to sign one. If you're paying via PayPal, more than likely you're fine. Now, if you're going to give them checks or direct deposit payment options, I would think you need them to sign that form.
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  • Profile picture of the author jamesrich1
    Its best to talk to a tax specialist. My brothers wife is a supreme specialist at this area so its definitely a perk when I have questions.
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  • Profile picture of the author FrankMiller
    Thanks for the replies. Yeah this is someone I know locally that is doing some work for me. I don't think he knows much about taxes on his end so that could be an issue.

    Paypal makes sense for payment. Okay I'm going to look into this. Thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author GarrieWilson
    1099-Misc is the tax form for subcontractors. Pretty sure that's it.

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