UpWork is a website where businesses can post jobs and find freelancers to complete those tasks. In order to use UpWork, freelancers must create an account and provide their name, address, and email address. Freelancers who are not tax professionals should not create an account on UpWork, as they will not be able to file taxes through the website. Tax professionals should create an account on UpWork and use the site to post jobs and find freelancers to complete those tasks.
PRO TIP: If you are an independent contractor providing services to clients through Upwork, you are not considered an employee of Upwork and therefore do not need a tax ID. However, you may need to provide your tax ID to Upwork in order to verify your identity and receive payments.
Freelancers who are not tax professionals should not offer services through UpWork, as they will not be able to collect any taxes from the freelancer’s clients. Tax professionals should offer services through UpWork and collect taxes from the freelancer’s clients.
