Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Admitted NY Bar and US Tax Court, covers US international tax law. Using the correct IRS form (W-9 for U.S. persons and W-8BEN for ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires employers and employees alike to use specific tax forms to accurately record wages, benefits paid, taxes withheld, and other essential financial information ...

The IRS continues to roll out drafts of some 2026 tax forms, including a draft of Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Here’s a look at what’s new—and why it matters ...