This IRS form provides your business name, address, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN, such as an EIN or SSN).
Community associations are required to report payments of $600 or more per year to non-corporate vendors via Form 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC.
Collecting a completed W-9 upfront ensures accurate tax reporting, helps avoid IRS penalties, and streamlines year-end processing.
This verifies that your company carries appropriate coverage, typically including:
Requiring and reviewing a current COI is a standard best practice. It transfers risk properly. If an accident, injury, or property damage occurs during your work on community property, your insurance responds first. This protects the association's reserves, avoids potential lawsuits or uncovered claims, and fulfills our board's fiduciary duty to manage community assets responsibly.