subject: Pay Affiliates and Fulfill IRS Tax Law Requirements [print this page] While the IRS does not give a time frame for collecting the W9, you must get it in order to send the 1099-MISC. Since you never know which affiliates will make $600 or more, it is recommended to have all affiliates fill out the form before you send them their first check.
Pay Affiliates and Fulfill IRS Tax Law Requirements