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This form is used by individuals or entities to provide their taxpayer identification information to the requester and certify their tax status. It must not be sent to the IRS.

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How to fill out w-9

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Download the W-9 form from the IRS website.

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Enter your name as it appears on your tax return in the first line.

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If applicable, enter your business name on the second line.

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Check the appropriate box for your federal tax classification.

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Provide your address in the space provided, including city, state, and ZIP code.

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Enter your taxpayer identification number (TIN), which can be 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.

Who needs w-9?

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Individuals who are self-employed or freelancers.

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Contractors who work for a business and receive payments.

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Businesses that need to report payments made to non-employees.

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Financial institutions that require a taxpayer's TIN for account or investment-related purposes.

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What is w-9?

Form W-9 is a tax form used in the United States by individuals and businesses to provide their taxpayer identification number (TIN) to another party, typically for the purpose of reporting income to the IRS.

Who is required to file w-9?

Individuals and entities that are required to provide their taxpayer identification number to businesses or organizations that will report income paid to them on Form 1099 must file Form W-9.

How to fill out w-9?

To fill out Form W-9, individuals must enter their name, business name (if applicable), address, taxpayer identification number (either SSN or EIN), and certify the information provided is accurate by signing and dating the form.

What is the purpose of w-9?

The purpose of Form W-9 is to collect taxpayer information used to report income paid to independent contractors or freelancers to the IRS and to ensure proper tax withholding.

What information must be reported on w-9?

On Form W-9, individuals must report their name, business name (if applicable), address, taxpayer identification number (TIN), and whether they are subject to backup withholding.

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