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This form is used by individuals or entities to provide their correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to the requester, which may be required for reporting certain payments to the IRS. The form also includes instructions for completion and certification regarding backup withholding and FATCA reporting.
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Obtain the W-9 form from the IRS website or your requester.
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Fill in your name as it appears on your tax return.
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Provide your business name if different from your name.
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Select the appropriate tax classification from the provided options.
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Enter your address (street, city, state, and ZIP code).
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Provide your taxpayer identification number (TIN), such as your Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN).
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Sign and date the form to certify that the information provided is accurate.

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Individuals or businesses that are required to provide their taxpayer information to a requester, such as a client, employer, or financial institution.
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Freelancers or independent contractors who are being hired and need to report income.
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Businesses that must report certain payments to the IRS for tax purposes.
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The W-9 form is a tax form used in the United States by individuals and entities to provide their taxpayer identification number (TIN) to another party for various tax purposes.
Any individual or entity that receives income that is subject to reporting to the IRS, such as freelancers, independent contractors, or businesses that need to provide their TIN to another party.
To fill out a W-9, provide your name, business name (if applicable), address, taxpayer identification number (TIN), and the appropriate tax classification.
The purpose of the W-9 form is to collect the taxpayer identification number of a payee so that the payer can report payments made to the IRS correctly.
The information that must be reported on the W-9 includes the individual's or business's name, business name (if applicable), address, taxpayer identification number (TIN), and tax classification.
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