Risk Management16 min read
What to do when a client refuses to sign a W-9 or provide a TIN
A payee refusing to provide a Form W-9 can create immediate friction, especially when everything else in the engagement is moving smoothly. It is still manageable if you treat it as an operations issue, not a personal standoff. The goal is to stay clear, consistent, and compliant without turning a routine document request into a drawn-out dispute.
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