
What is W-9 Form and W-8BEN Form?
- Date:June 19, 2018
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Under U.S. federal tax law, we are required to request taxpayer information from persons receiving funds from our company. In order to fulfill this requirement we must receive your completed W-9 Form or W-8BEN Form, as applicable, declaring your tax status.
U.S. Taxpayers (W-9 Form)
If you are a U.S. Taxpayer (a U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident alien) you should submit a W-9 Form.
W-9 Form
W-9 Form Instructions
Non-U.S. Taxpayers (W-8BEN Form)
If you are not a U.S. Taxpayer and do not reside in the U.S. you should submit a W-8BEN Form.
W-8BEN Form
W-8BEN Instructions

Once we have received your form, you will be added to the payroll schedule. Professionals who have sent a W-9 Form and who have earned income during the previous year will also receive a 1099-MISC Form. A 1099-MISC Form is used to report miscellaneous income to the IRS and is distributed once a year during January. If you are eligible to receive a 1099-MISC Form and the form is not delivered during January, you may request a new form from ServiceScape between February 1st and February 15th. If you are eligible to receive a 1099-MISC Form, the form is not delivered, and it is after February 15th, please call the IRS at (800) 829-1040 for assistance.
Professionals who have sent a W-8BEN Form will not receive a 1099-MISC Form, will not have their incomes reported to anyone, and will not have taxes withheld from income. If you have sent a W-8BEN Form, you should consult a local tax professional to determine whether your earnings from ServiceScape are taxable.