IRS forms W-8 and W-9 serve distinct purposes in the tax system and are used by different groups to fulfill their tax obligations. A W-8 form is typically required ...

We'll cover what this important tax document is, and then list ten key items stressing the importance of correctly filling ...

If you are self-employed or operate a small business, you typically receive requests from vendors and clients to submit a variety of forms. You might also need to request forms from your suppliers and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. This article is more than 4 years old. Before paying you, many ...

Foreign individuals use IRS Form W-8BEN to certify their non-U.S. status and claim benefits such as reduced withholding rates that may be available because of an income tax treaty. The form helps ...

The idea of cranking out yet another form after filing your income tax return sounds as soul-crushing as, oh, maybe clearing out all those boxes filled with who knows what from the basement. Take time ...

This is a good time for a lot of people to make sure that the tax withholding information on their W-4 forms at work is up to date. That information tells your employer how much of your pay check to ...

Kelly Phillips Erb is a Forbes senior writer who covers tax. Now that Christmas card season is behind us, mail carriers are doing the real heavy lifting: delivering tax forms. Tax season is scheduled ...

If you grumbled about the size of your tax refund or even writing a huge check for your federal income taxes in April, don't expect things to change without tinkering with a W-4. And if you think the ...

The first major redesign since 1987 is simpler and reflects tax code changes, the I.R.S. said. Workers should make sure it also reflects what they owe. By Ann Carrns If you are starting a new job next ...