Withholding information is not the same as lying, but it can still be deceptive or misleading. Lying involves intentionally saying something false, while withholding information involves not sharing relevant details. Both can lead to misunderstandings or misrepresentations.
Violation of ethics
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Violation of ethics
To ensure payments are not subject to backup withholding, individuals must provide accurate taxpayer identification information to the payer and certify that they are not subject to backup withholding.
Gatekeeping
Withholding is the act of holding back or keeping something back, especially money or information, usually for a specific reason or purpose.
You are not subject to backup withholding because the IRS does not require it based on your tax status and information provided on your W-9 form.
Keeping information under wraps, withholding information, being deceptive, or being dishonest.
When the IRS changes your W-4 to single and 0, it is often referred to as a "default withholding status" or "mandatory withholding." This typically occurs when there is insufficient information on your W-4 for the IRS to accurately determine your withholding allowances, usually due to issues like failure to provide a valid W-4 or discrepancies in the information provided. As a result, the IRS defaults to the highest withholding rate, which is single with no allowances.
Tension
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