Who do you send W9s to?

W-9 forms are typically sent to individuals or entities that have provided services to your business and are not classified as employees, such as freelancers, contractors, or vendors. You request a W-9 from them to obtain their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for tax reporting purposes. Once you receive the completed W-9, you retain it for your records and use the information to prepare and file Form 1099 at the end of the tax year if required.