<prompt> Human: I recently traveled for an out of state interview, and the company asked me to save receipts for travel expenses so I could be reimbursed. The company purchased my flights, and I saved receipts for normal travel expenses like taxis to-and-from airports, and lunch. However, once I submitted my receipts, the company said that I must complete a number of forms and become a Vendor to be reimbursed. These forms include their internal New Vendor Form, Form W-9, a Direct Deposit Form, and Im required to submit a formal invoice. A couple of these forms require a social security number or Federal Tax ID number, NAICS codes, and require my signature attesting that I havent misrepresented the classification of my business -- see 15 U.S.C 645d. Is this common or will I get taxes withheld like Im receiving payroll or business income? when Im reimbursed? Wouldnt I receive a Misc-1099 at the end of the year if I send them an invoice, and have to pay taxes then? Im reluctant to misrepresent myself as a business or independent contractor Im just a job applicant. All I want is a paper check mailed to me to cover my out-of-pocket expenses.  <response>: Vendors dont have taxes withheld. This seems fine, by me. The company simply needs a record of where money is going. 