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This form is used by individuals and entities to provide their correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to the requester, who is required to file an information return with the IRS. Failure to

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How to fill out w-9

1. Obtain a W-9 form from the IRS website or request one from the person or entity that requires it.
2. Enter your name in the first field as it appears on your tax return.
3. If applicable, enter your business name in the second field.
4. Check the appropriate box for your tax classification (individual, corporation, partnership, etc.).
5. Enter your address in the designated fields.
6. Provide your Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) in the corresponding section.
7. Sign and date the form to certify that the information provided is correct.
8. Submit the completed form to the requester, not to the IRS.

Who needs w-9?

1. Any individual or business that is required to provide their taxpayer identification information to another party for tax reporting purposes, including but not limited to freelancers, contractors, and vendors.

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What is w-9?

A W-9 form is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form used in the United States for a taxpayer to provide their correct Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and certification to entities that will report income paid to them.

Who is required to file w-9?

Individuals or entities who are required to provide their TIN to another party, typically for the purposes of enabling that party to report income paid to them to the IRS, must file a W-9.

How to fill out w-9?

To fill out a W-9, enter your name, business name (if applicable), address, and TIN (which can be your Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number), check the appropriate box for your tax classification, and sign and date the form.

What is the purpose of w-9?

The purpose of the W-9 form is to provide the requester with the correct TIN for the payee in order to enable the reporting of payments to the IRS.

What information must be reported on w-9?

The information that must be reported on a W-9 includes the name of the individual or entity, business name (if applicable), address, TIN, tax classification, and the payee's signature and date.