Independent Contractors & Vendors

Every individual acting as an independent contractor, consultant, or vendor doing business with the Sonoma County Office of Education is required to complete applicable state and federal tax forms. This page provides access to information and forms that you may be required to file.

California Residents

Instructions (pdf)
Alternate W-9 Form (pdf)
Resident and Nonresident Withholding Guidelines

Out-of-State Residents

Instructions (pdf)

Forms

The following forms can be found on the Forms and Publications page of the California Franchise Tax Board website:

• W-9 Form
• Form 590 Withholding Exemption Certificate
• Form 587 Nonresident Withholding Allocation Worksheet
• Form 588 Nonresident Withholding Waiver
• Form 589 Nonresident Withholding Waiver
• From 592-B Resident and Nonresident Withholding Tax Statement

Resident and Nonresident Withholding Guidelines

Foreign Vendors

Foreign Vendor Instructions
Form W-8BEN
Form W-8BEN-E
Form W-8ECI