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Taxpayer Identification Number Articles

Browse 2 Gruv blog articles tagged Taxpayer Identification Number. Tax filings, invoicing rules, and treaty guidance for cross-border operators.

How-To Guides24 min read

Form W-9 for Freelancers Working Across Borders

**Form W-9** gives a requester your U.S. taxpayer name, identification number and applicable certifications for information reporting. Start by deciding whose tax status and income the form documents. A U.S. citizen living abroad normally remains a U.S. person for this purpose; a foreign contractor does not become eligible for W-9 just by obtaining a U.S. EIN.

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Comparison Guides8 min read

ITIN vs. EIN vs. SSN: Which U.S. Tax ID Do You Need?

A customer asks for your “tax ID.” Before applying for a new number, ask which form they need and whose tax identity it is supposed to document. An individual tax return, a business payroll return and a contractor onboarding form can have different rules even when they relate to the same person’s business.

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