So as to work in an independent capacity for many organisations, it will be necessary that the perspective employee fill out a W9 Form. It’s a basic form which can be completed in a matter of min’s. It’s never actually sent to the Internal revenue service, however the employer keeps it on file for various reasons. A good reason, would be to verify the free-lancer’s data for the time that a 1099 is filed.

One other reason that the form is completed will be to permit the employer to never have to backup withholding taxes.

So, although the form seems unnecessary, it is in reality, an essential section of the hiring procedure.