They need a W9 for warranty reimbursement???
So...after battling for months to get reimbursed for warranty work we had done, and after finding out yesterday that they DID send us a check (except they sent it to the wrong person, and that person ...
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This from the Turbo Tax web site. Perhaps the people that sent the check are building a case for Fraud because the first check was cashed, and not by YOU. They (perhaps) need verification of YOUR SSN, etc, thus the request for the W9. If you want your money, you're going to have to do it. W9's are a valid government document, and they can use that to verify Fraud was committed by the one who did cash the check.
From Turbo Tax:
You may even find yourself on the other side of the transaction if you are the one making the payments to an independent contractor. You have a responsibility to obtain the W-9 from the contractor and retain a copy of it; however, it’s not necessary to send it to the IRS.
When it comes time to report all payments you make to the independent contractor on a 1099 form, you will need the information on the W-9. It’s only necessary to issue a 1099 if you pay the independent contractor $600 or more during the tax year. If you do, you must send the 1099 to the IRS as well.
From Turbo Tax:
You may even find yourself on the other side of the transaction if you are the one making the payments to an independent contractor. You have a responsibility to obtain the W-9 from the contractor and retain a copy of it; however, it’s not necessary to send it to the IRS.
When it comes time to report all payments you make to the independent contractor on a 1099 form, you will need the information on the W-9. It’s only necessary to issue a 1099 if you pay the independent contractor $600 or more during the tax year. If you do, you must send the 1099 to the IRS as well.
