> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.scholars.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.scholars.net/info/taxes.md).

# Taxes

For step-by-step instructions on completing your tax information, see:

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[Set up your tax information](/how-to/set-up-your-tax-information.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Does Scholars pay my taxes for me?

**No.** Scholars does not deduct taxes from your payments.

You, as the independent contractor, are responsible and accountable for fulfilling your local tax regulations.

## What forms must I fill when accepting an offer?

This may vary from offer to offer. Please see the following page for more on how to accept a job offer:

{% content-ref url="/pages/u2LoBSeomScuIFgLNN0z" %}
[Accept or reject a job offer](/how-to/accept-or-reject-a-job-offer.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

And the following page for how to fulfill compliance requirements (such as tax forms):

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[Compliance requirements](/info/compliance-requirements.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

Generally, if you are a US citizen or permanent resident, you will be asked to fill a W9. If you are a non-US citizen or not a US resident, then you may be required to fill a W8-BEN.

## What happens after I submit my tax form?

What happens next depends on the tax form you submitted.

If you are a US citizen or permanent resident and submitted a W9, your taxpayer identification number (TIN) is checked automatically. These checks run daily around 5:00 PM Eastern Time. If the TIN is verified, your tax form is approved automatically and Scholars emails you. If the TIN cannot be verified, you may be asked to submit the form again.

If you are not a US citizen or resident and submitted a W8-BEN, a complete and valid tax form can be approved automatically soon after submission. If some information is missing or cannot be verified, the tax form stays in review. You do not need to submit another form unless Scholars asks you to.

## Other frequently asked questions

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<summary>Can I work on Scholars through my business?</summary>

No. You may only work on Scholars personally.

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