That doesn’t sound safe. When I ordered our new windows, the salesperson in our living room asked me to call the office and pay a deposit over the phone. I asked the woman where she was recording my credit card information. She said, “We write it down on the top of the work order.” What? For all to see? “Well, … Read More
How to convince companies to collect W9s & file 1099s
The best way that I have found to convince a client to comply with IRS rules regarding collecting W9s and issuing 1099s, is by threatening their checkbook. For some, the threat of $260 per incorrect Form 1099 is not enough. For some, the risk of losing a tax deduction isn’t enough. But would the knowledge of a potentialtax liability of … Read More