W-9 Misc Decision Tree

W-9 Misc Decision Tree
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To help decide when a W-9 should be obtained.

Are you paying for rent (of anything) or services of any kind (doesn't include things, just services).	YES	Is this payment to an individual (as opposed to a company)?	YES	Get a W-9.
NO		NO	NO	YES
Just pay, no W-9 required.		Does the company name include an abbreviation such as: "Inc." or "Corp." or anything else that indicates it is a corporation?	YES	Are you paying for legal services?
			NO