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This form is used by individuals or entities to provide their correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to a requester required to file an information return with the IRS. It includes sections for name, business name, federal tax classification, address, TIN, and certification compliance.
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Obtain a blank W-9 form from the IRS website or request one from the requester.
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Fill in your name in the first box, which should match the name on your income tax return.
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If applicable, enter your business name in the second box.
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Check the appropriate box for your federal tax classification (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) in the designated field, which can be your Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN).
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If applicable, provide your account numbers if the requester has asked for them.
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Sign and date the form at the bottom where indicated.

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Individuals or businesses that are required to provide their taxpayer identification information to another individual or entity for tax reporting purposes.
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Freelancers, independent contractors, and vendors who receive taxable payments.
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Financial institutions, brokers, and others who may require identification for tax reporting.
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Form W-9 is a request for taxpayer identification number and certification used in the United States by individuals and businesses to provide their taxpayer identification information to another party.
Individuals and entities who are required to provide their correct taxpayer identification information to others, such as freelancers, independent contractors, and businesses that pay for services, need to file W-9.
To fill out Form W-9, you need to provide your name, business name (if applicable), address, taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN), and certify that the information is correct by signing the form.
The purpose of Form W-9 is to provide the correct taxpayer identification information to another party for tax reporting purposes, helping them to properly report payments made to you to the IRS.
The information that must be reported on Form W-9 includes your name, business name (if applicable), address, taxpayer identification number (either your Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number), and other relevant information requested in the form.
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