If you want to get paid, you may need to submit a W9 form. Photo: David Goehring, Flickr If you're a freelancer, consultant, or contractor, or are self-employed in some other capacity, there's a good ...

You're probably familiar with many tax forms, from the 1040 to the W-2 to the 1099. Not everyone, though, has encountered the W9. But knowing a bit about this form could improve your financial life.

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Outsourcing services to independent contractors is a common practice in business. It saves on overhead, gets experts to do a specific task quickly and is often necessary for short-term projects. When ...