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# Using Fiverr, Upwork, or Ko-fi

## Getting Paid or Paying Someone Through a Contractor Platform? 

When working with vendors from these platforms, the original payee can submit a reimbursement request for the payment.  [Fiverr](https://www.fiverr.com/support/articles/360011135837-W-9-Collection?segment=seller), [Kofi](https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/10792069957661-How-Tax-Works-on-Ko-fi#01H8PEJ62CHRQEC48B6SR8CHS8), and [Upwork all issue a 1099](https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211063958-Report-Income-from-Upwork) to their contractors/users, ensuring tax compliance.