How to Fill Out Form 709 If you've figured out you must fill out a Form 709, follow the instructions below. First, complete the General Information section on part one of the form.

As a small-business owner, if you contract to perform services, you must fill out a Form W-9 for each person with whom you contract. Your client will use this form when accounting for payments ...

The W-9 form provides the key data clients need if you're an independent contractor. Just be sure you're not really an employee who should fill out a W-4.