Do I need to give my client of my house cleaning service a w9 if she has a home business office that I clean?

[amyk]

My client has a business she runs from her home and for the first time in the many years I've been cleaning her house she has given asked for a w9 from me.  I am not contract labor for my clients but is this different because of her home office?

[TaxGuyBill]

Yes, if you have your own cleaning business and a client wants you to fill out a W-9, you should do it.

However, I would recommend against putting your Social Security Number on it.  You can apply for a free Employer Identification Number (EIN) here:

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-n...

[TaxGuyBill]

Sorry, I gave you the wrong link, but have updated it now.
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-n...>

[amyk]

I'm not a contractor for her business.  Does she need one for every service person that works in her home?

[TaxGuyBill]

If you are cleaning her business home office, you ARE a contractor for her business.

Yes, she would need one from anybody that performs services that affect her home office.

[amyk]

thank you

[Bonditz]

Our cleaning business is setup as a single member LLC with its own EIN. We clean for people with Airbnb properties, offices and some home offices as well. Would we still need to fill out a W-9?

[RachelW33]

@Bonditz Yes, if you are receiving payment for providing cleaning services for AirBnb properties, home offices, etc., you should fill out a Form W9 when your customer requests it.  They will need this information to complete and file Form 1099-MISC with the IRS.

Click here for the IRS link to Form W9 and Instructions.