The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.58% this week, down from last week when it was 6.63%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.49%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.71%, down from last week when it was 5.75%. A year ago, the rate was 5.66%.
IRS incorporates ABA recommendation in latest W-9 tax form
The IRS plans to allow sole proprietors to provide either their Social Security Number or their Employer Identification Number on its W-9 forms, incorporating an ABA recommendation for how to improve tax reporting.









