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This form is used by individuals and entities to provide their correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to a requester for IRS information returns. It includes sections for personal information, taxpayer classification, and certifications to avoid backup withholding.
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Begin by downloading the W-9 form from the IRS website or your tax software.
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Fill in your name as it appears on your tax return in the first box.
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If you are filling out the form for a business, enter the business name in the next box.
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Indicate your federal tax classification by checking the appropriate box (individual, corporation, partnership, etc.).
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Provide your address, including street, city, state, and ZIP code.
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Enter your social security number (SSN) or employer identification number (EIN) in the designated space.
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Certify under penalties of perjury that the information provided is correct by signing and dating the form.

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Any individual or business that is required to provide their taxpayer identification number (TIN) to another party for income reporting purposes.
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Freelancers, contractors, and vendors who receive payments for services or goods may need to fill out a W-9.
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Entities that will issue a 1099 form for payments made to you will also require the W-9.
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The W-9 form is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form used to provide the correct Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the person or entity that is required to file information returns with the IRS.
Individuals or entities who are required to provide their TIN to another party, such as independent contractors or freelancers who receive payments from a business, must file a W-9.
To fill out a W-9, you need to provide your name, business name (if applicable), address, TIN (Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number), and the appropriate box to indicate your tax classification.
The purpose of the W-9 form is to provide the requester with accurate taxpayer information so they can report payments made to you to the IRS.
On a W-9, you must report your name, business name (if applicable), address, TIN, and your tax classification.
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