Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Investor Club

W9 for rent?

  • 20 Aug 2025 9:18 AM
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    Message # 13533628
    Paula Robertson

    Just when I think I've heard/experienced it all in this business, a tenant has a charity that "wants" to pay part of her rent for this month, but the charity wants ME to submit a W9! 

    I have never had to provide a W9 for anything but 1099 contract work, and I see no reason for this charity to have my SS number. If I had a TIN it might make sense, but either way the W9 is ultimately for income tax reporting and that's not how I account for my rental income to Uncle Sam.

    Thoughts?

    Last modified: 20 Aug 2025 9:18 AM | Paula Robertson
  • 21 Aug 2025 4:42 PM
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    Reply # 13534139 on 13533628
    Paula Robertson

    So I responded:

    "In my experience, W9s are for employers to report contractor income to the IRS. I report all my business income directly to the IRS. I do not have a Tax ID Number (TIN) for my businesses, and I decline to share my SSN for you to meet your obligation to me."

    I confirmed my understanding with a web search. 

    But would still like to hear from someone, at least Robyn...

    Thanks

    Last modified: 23 Aug 2025 4:47 PM | Paula Robertson
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