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The W-9 form is used by individuals and entities to provide their correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to those required to file information returns with the IRS. This form is crucial for tax reporting purposes and helps avoid backup withholding on payments made to the form provider.
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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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Provide your business name or disregarded entity name if applicable on the second line.
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Check the appropriate box for your tax classification (individual, 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) – either your Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN).
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Sign and date the form to certify the accuracy of the information provided.
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Submit the completed W-9 form to the requester, not to the IRS.

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Individuals or entities who need to provide their TIN to others for tax purposes.
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Freelancers or independent contractors working for a client.
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Businesses that need to report payments made to contractors.
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Organizations requiring tax information to comply with IRS reporting obligations.
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The W-9 form is a request for a taxpayer's identification number and certification, used primarily in the United States for tax purposes.
Individuals and businesses that are required to report income paid to others, such as freelancers, contractors, or vendors, must file a W-9.
To fill out a W-9, provide your name, business name (if applicable), address, taxpayer identification number (TIN), and certification.
The purpose of the W-9 form is to provide correct taxpayer identification information to the person or entity requesting it for tax reporting purposes.
The information that must be reported on a W-9 includes your name, business name (if any), address, TIN (Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number), and signature.
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