Identification
Full legal name, DBA, taxpayer identification number, and entity type.
Accurate questionnaires reduce withholding errors, support correct 1099 or W-9 handling, and provide documented reliance for the payer in the event of an IRS inquiry or penalty assessment.
Clear assignment of who fills which sections reduces follow-up and supports timely information reporting.
Full legal name, DBA, taxpayer identification number, and entity type.
Individual, C-corp, S-corp, partnership, LLC classification and relevant EIN/SSN guidance.
Backup withholding triggers, missing/incorrect TIN declarations, and consent statements.
U.S. person vs foreign person status and FATCA/FBAR indicators where applicable.
Ownership percentages and controlling party declarations required for payee verification.
Signature block, date, and attestations that information is true under penalty of perjury.
Maintain a reproducible, tamper-evident record and confirm the service provides ESIGN/UETA-compliant evidence and retention capabilities.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication level | Email + SMS code for payees |
| TIN verification | Enable third-party TIN matching if available |
| Signature capture | Use e-signature field with audit trail |
| Retention | Automatic archival for 7 years |
Provide upon payer request; needed before payments.
Recipient and IRS copies due by Jan 31.
Recipient by Jan 31; IRS paper Feb 28, electronic Mar 31.
Form 1040 due April 15 (see extensions).
Keep records from filing date for required period.
Send questionnaire well before year-end to allow follow-up.
Send one or more reminders at defined intervals.
Confirm TIN and classification before payment.
Aggregate data for information return preparation.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |