How to decline sending a W9 to client?

Re:How to decline sending a W9 to client? by debacle on Friday March 27, 2015 @02:15PM (#9278081)

Either you report that income on your taxes via 1099 and then the IRS goes to the company that created the 1099 and asks them why the 1099 doesn't have a TIN or you don't report the income on your taxes and the IRS finds out and fines you for tax evasion.

Edit: I see that you are Canadian. Unfortunately for your aspirations of tax evasion, the US and Canada have a very friendly information sharing relationship.

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Re:How to decline sending a W9 to client? by Apane101 on Friday March 27, 2015 @04:28PM (#9278784)

Look, I'm not aspiring to do what you are suggesting. I'm simply inquiring more into the process. Also, if they don't have my information how will they find out who's who? There are at least 100 people in my city with the same name. I'm geniuinely curious as to how this whole thing works..

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