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This document provides the necessary instructions for completing Form W-9 to obtain a taxpayer identification number and certify backup withholding status.
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How to fill out w-9

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Obtain a W-9 form from the IRS website or request one from the requester.
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Fill out your name as it appears on your tax return in the first line.
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In the second line, enter your business name if different from your personal name.
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Select the appropriate tax classification that applies to you (e.g., Individual/Sole Proprietor, Corporation, Partnership, etc.).
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Enter your address, including city, state, and ZIP code.
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Provide your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), which can be your Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN).
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If applicable, fill out the certification section by signing and dating the form.

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Individuals or businesses that are required to provide their taxpayer information for income reporting purposes.
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Freelancers and contractors who need to report their earnings to the IRS.
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Companies that are paying out income and need to collect tax identification information from vendors.
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Any entity that is paid for services rendered and needs to provide IRS Form 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC at the end of the tax year.
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Form W-9 is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form used in the United States to provide taxpayer information to a person or entity that is required to file an information return with the IRS.
Individuals and entities that are required to report certain types of income, such as contractors, freelancers, and vendors, must file a W-9 form to provide their taxpayer identification information.
To fill out a W-9 form, provide your name, business name (if applicable), address, taxpayer identification number (TIN), and the appropriate certification. Make sure to sign and date the form.
The purpose of Form W-9 is to provide the requesting party with the correct taxpayer identification number of the payee for reporting income paid to them to the IRS.
The information that must be reported on Form W-9 includes the name, business name (if applicable), address, and taxpayer identification number (such as a Social Security number or Employer Identification Number).
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