Originally Posted by Sunny Day

The IRS only requires you fill the form once. However companies are very poor in recording keeping and can never find their files. So every year or so ask for new W9 & W8. Plus companies move a lot and they need your current address on the form.

Jesus Fucking Christ. Go to the IRS website fill in the form, print it off, scan a copy to keep. Email when asked by various companies. You're out a few minutes here and there.

Never heard so much crying over so little.


Grandfathered in? The IRS has required W9s for decades.