I mainly do weddings, and a few corporate events a year. I was hired by a large corporate company and the person handling the event said the following:
"I can pay via CC or a check. If you prefer a check, can you please send a copy of your updated W9 (2017 version) and an invoice."
And why 2017? I don't get that part at all. I can get a 2018 one (PDF online), but 2019 is not even available.
From basic research, it seems it is perfectly legit for them to ask me to send a W9, but why do they mention it only with a check. I would think if paying credit card, I would still need to send them a W9.
I guess previous companies did not ask me for a W9 for some reason or another?
Any help is much appreciated.
"I can pay via CC or a check. If you prefer a check, can you please send a copy of your updated W9 (2017 version) and an invoice."
And why 2017? I don't get that part at all. I can get a 2018 one (PDF online), but 2019 is not even available.
From basic research, it seems it is perfectly legit for them to ask me to send a W9, but why do they mention it only with a check. I would think if paying credit card, I would still need to send them a W9.
I guess previous companies did not ask me for a W9 for some reason or another?
Any help is much appreciated.
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