New IRS requirement – take action now
Knew this was coming, getting the same email (pasted below) on multiple accounts here in the US. Any ideas on this? Way to by pass this? Seems like they need your real name. Not sure if they will confirm it matches paypal info or simply just confirm it matches tax paper info.
Confirm your taxpayer status to meet a new IRS requirement
The IRS will soon require anyone receiving $600 in payments for goods and services to confirm their taxpayer status. As someone who's received payments through PayPal, you'll need to confirm your taxpayer status by providing your Tax ID Number to meet the requirement and avoid any disruption to your account.
Enter your U.S. Tax ID Number, your name and your business type if it applies.
Then, if needed based on the amounts you've received, we will use the information you've provided to send you a Form-1099-K in January and share this information with the IRS.
Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs: When confirming your taxpayer status, enter your individual name as it appears on line 1 of your 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ. If you'd rather provide your Employer Identification Number, submit your Form W-9 together with proof of filing of Form 8832 to taxdocumentupload@paypal.com to ensure that what we provide on your 1099-K matches IRS records.
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