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This form is used by individuals or entities to provide their taxpayer identification number (TIN) to another party required to file an information return with the IRS. It includes a certification that the TIN provided is correct and that few specific conditions regarding backup withholding apply.
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Download the W-9 form from the IRS website.
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Fill out your name as it appears on your tax return in the first box.
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If you're using a business name, enter it in the second box.
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Check the appropriate box for your tax classification (individual, corporation, etc.).
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Enter your address in the respective boxes.
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Provide your Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) in the designated field.
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Sign and date the form at the bottom.
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Return the completed form to the requester.

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Individuals or entities receiving income such as freelancers, contractors, or vendors.
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Those required to report certain types of income to the IRS.
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Businesses and organizations requesting taxpayer identification information for payments.
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The W-9 form is a request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, used in the United States for tax purposes.
Individuals and entities that receive income from sources such as freelance work, interest, dividends, or for certain other payments are required to file a W-9.
To fill out a W-9, you need to provide your name, business name (if applicable), address, taxpayer identification number (TIN), and sign and date the form.
The purpose of the W-9 is to provide your correct taxpayer identification information to the entity that will report your income to the IRS.
The W-9 requires your name, business name (if applicable), address, TIN (Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number), and signature.
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