{"id":167538,"date":"2024-02-12T22:59:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T22:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?post_type=how-to&p=167538"},"modified":"2024-02-16T21:40:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T21:40:44","slug":"how-to-fill-out-an-i-9-form-correctly","status":"publish","type":"how-to","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/payroll\/how-to-fill-out-an-i9-form-correctly","title":{"rendered":"How to Fill Out an I-9 Form Correctly"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every employer in the U.S. is legally required to submit a correctly filled out I-9 form for each new hire. The legal implications of incorrect form completion are usually civil penalties (hefty fines), whereas repeated or serious violations may even lead to criminal penalties, such as jail time. That’s why the importance of the I-9 form cannot be understated.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we’ll explain what the I-9 form is and will go over all the sections and responsibilities of both employers and new hires. This will help you understand what is required of you as an employer, what behaviors are strictly prohibited (e.g., employee discrimination), and how to correctly fill out the form to avoid legal repercussions.<\/p>\n

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