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Steps for Processing an Independent Contractor Payment

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Processing Steps

The following steps will start the approval process for services to be rendered and paid by the University. Please note the "Name" field and "Tax Identification Number" (SSN, TIN, ITIN, or EIN) field MUST be the same on all forms submitted for payment.  

  • Step 1: Fill out appropriate Federal Tax and Foreign National Information Forms
    • U. S. Citizen or U.S. Entity fill out Federal Tax Form W-9. Download the  (Must have completed W-9 form on file),
    • Foreign National Information.  Download and complete the Foreign National Information Form (PDF) and the .
    • Foreign Entity Information.  Download and complete the Foreign Corporation Information Form (DOC) and the appropriate W-8 form from the list below:
      • Form W-8 BEN-E, Certificate of Entities Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities).
        Download the under the Current Products section.
      • Form W-8 ECI, Certificate of Foreign Person's Claim That Income Is Effectively Connected With the Conduct of a Trade or Business in the United States. 
        Download the under the Current Products section.
      • Form W-8 IMY, Certificate of Foreign Intermediary, Foreign Flow-Through Entity, or Certain U.S. Branches for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting.
        Download the under the Current Products section.
      • Form W-8 EXP, Certificate of Foreign Government or Other Foreign Organization for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting.
        Download the under the Current Products section.
  • Step 2: Fill out a New Vendor Registration Form (PDF) (for First-time vendors only). If Not Applicable (N/A), skip to Step 3.
  • Step 3: Complete and attach the Independent Contractor Determination Form (DOC)
  • Step 4: Attach the contract/PSA (XLSX) or (PDF). ALL payments for services MUST have a written quote/agreement/contract/ that includes a scope of work. You may have a separate contract or you may complete the Professional and Personal Services Agreement (PSA). The PSA document is Å·²©ÓéÀÖ³Ç's internal personal services contract template.  Please use the following document when a separate contract exists:  (XLSX) or (PDF)
  • Step 5: Send all completed and applicable forms from the above steps (step 1-4) to the Controller's Office through interdepartmental mail (Box no. 5143) or through email at PSAFREEMississippi for approval by the Tax Compliance Officer.
  • Step 6: For an Independent Contractor payment under $600, complete a Remittance Voucher and send to Accounts Payable through interdepartmental mail (Box no. 5104) for payment processing.
  • Step 7: For an Independent Contractor payment over $600, you’ll need to submit a Requisition Request through SOARFIN to Purchasing. Once you have a Purchase Order number