Like any regular business, you receive a FORMAL REQUEST for W-9's. After we fulfill the request, we have kept the letter in our files. What is a "normal" length of time to keep the letter? We are a
How long to keep W-9 REQUESTS?
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Why would you keep the request? It is the vendor's responsibility to request the form. If you sent it and they didn't receive it, then they should re-ask.
Remember, the request doesn't mean receipt by the vendor, and unless you send everything return-receipt by the post office, you have a worthless piece of paper.
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