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I am starting work as an Independent Contractor using my EAD. I have been asked to fill a W-9 form. Can any one tell me if I need to fill a W-8 form also?

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I am starting work as an Independent Contractor using my EAD. I have been asked to fill a W-9 form. Can any one tell me if I need to fill a W-8 form also?

Thanks If you registered your business as a sole proprietership, you dont have to worry about W-8.
http://www.irs.gov/instructions/iw8/index.html
Pl check with your CPA to be sure if your business does not require a W-8 to be filed with IRS.

You have to fille W-9 as your 1099 would be generated based on the information you provide on it.

If you registered your business as a sole proprietership, you dont have to worry about W-8.
http://www.irs.gov/instructions/iw8/index.html
Pl check with your CPA to be sure if your business does not require a W-8 to be filed with IRS.

You have to fille W-9 as your 1099 would be generated based on the information you provide on it.
Thanks, ari4u - and congrats on your succesful interview.

I am working as a sole proprietorship/ individual.

Also, do yo know what to fill in the Section 2of the W9? for the back withholding, asan Independe Contractor working on 1099, am I exempt or not?

Thanks

Thanks, ari4u - and congrats on your succesful interview.

I am working as a sole proprietorship/ individual.

Also, do yo know what to fill in the Section 2of the W9? for the back withholding, asan Independe Contractor working on 1099, am I exempt or not?

Thanks No, you are not exempt from backup witholdings, so leave that box unchecked.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw9.pdf
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf