Business FinancesQuestion 332 of 1605
Which document collects an independent contractor's name, address, and taxpayer identification number so the payer can later issue a 1099-NEC?
a.Form W-9
b.Form W-2
c.Form W-4
d.Form 941
Explanation
Form W-9 is completed by an independent contractor (payee) to provide their taxpayer identification number to the payer. The payer uses that information to prepare a 1099-NEC at year-end.
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