Setting up a trust can be a powerful way to manage and protect assets. However, it also comes with important tax responsibilities. One of the first steps many trustees face is obtaining a tax ID, or ...

If you have a business, you may need to fill out IRS Form W-9 Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect ...

The IRS continues to roll out drafts of some 2026 tax forms, including a draft of Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Here’s a look at what’s new—and why it matters ...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued two new FAQs providing guidance on key taxpayer compliance measures. Areas covered in the FAQs ...