Fill and sign Form SS-8 online
Asks the IRS to decide whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor for federal tax purposes.
Form SS-8 at a glance
- Official name
- Determination of Worker Status for Purposes of Federal Employment Taxes and Income Tax Withholding
- Issued by
- IRS
- Country
- United States
- Category
- Employment and payroll
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- Workers and businesses unsure whether the worker is an employee or an independent contractor.
- Signature
E-signature accepted
The IRS accepts a faxed form or a digitally signed PDF. Stamped signatures and signatures by a power of attorney representative are not accepted; the taxpayer must sign and date it.
- Instructions
- Official IRS page
Form SS-8 asks the IRS to decide whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor for federal employment tax and withholding. Either the worker or the business can file it. Open the official form from irs.gov in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type into its fillable fields, add your signature and date, and download it. Everything runs in your browser, so the PDF never leaves your device.
How to fill in and sign Form SS-8
Open the current form
Use the button on this page to open fss8.pdf from irs.gov in Sign PDF, and say at the top whether you are the firm or the worker.
Part I: general information
Give the dates of service, how the work was obtained, the business's activity, the worker's job title and duties, and any written or verbal agreement.
Part II: behavioral control
Describe training, instructions, who sets the methods and hours, where the work is done and whether the worker must do it personally.
Part III: financial control
Describe who provides tools and equipment, how expenses and pay are handled, who bears the risk of loss and who sets prices.
Parts IV and V: the relationship
Part IV covers benefits, ending the relationship and work for others. Complete Part V only if the worker deals directly with customers or is a salesperson.
Sign and send it
Sign and date the form, attach copies of any Forms W-2, 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC for the years in question, and mail or fax it to the address or number in the instructions.
What you need before you start
- The other party's name, address and TIN.
- Copies of any W-2, 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC forms for the years in question.
- Any contracts or agreements.
- The Form SS-8 instructions.
Can I sign Form SS-8 electronically?
Yes. The IRS instructions say a faxed form or a digitally signed PDF is acceptable. Stamped signatures, and signatures by a representative under a power of attorney, are not; the taxpayer must sign and date the form.
Common mistakes
- Leaving questions blank. Answer each one, or the IRS may not be able to decide.
- Forgetting to attach the W-2 or 1099 forms.
- Assuming filing SS-8 stops the deadline for a refund claim. It does not.
- Asking about a year whose statute of limitations has closed.
Form SS-8: frequently asked questions
Where do I send Form SS-8?
Mail it to Internal Revenue Service, Form SS-8 Determinations, P.O. Box 630, Stop 631, Holtsville, NY 11742-0630, or fax it to 855-242-4481, as given in the instructions.
Is there a fee for an SS-8 determination?
No. The IRS says there is no fee.
Can I sign Form SS-8 electronically?
Yes. The IRS accepts a digitally signed PDF or a faxed form, but not a stamped signature.
Who receives the IRS decision?
The IRS generally sends the determination letter to the firm and a copy to the worker.
Does filing SS-8 protect my refund deadline?
No. To protect a refund, file a claim such as Form 1040-X before the deadline as well.
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