IRS Form W-9 Instructions
Instructions to complete Form W-9, Request for TIN.
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What is the purpose of Form W-9?
The Form W-9, is used by payers to request a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from the individual contractors or freelancers that they hire.
The TIN details provided in the Form W-9 are used by the individuals or businesses to file Form 1099-NEC with the IRS. This form reports the income paid to the contractor or freelancer.
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What Information should Vendors complete on Form W-9?
The following information is required to request Form W-9 Online:
- Name (as shown on your income tax return)
- Business name / entity (if you have any apart from the Name)
- Address
- Tax Identification Number
Instructions for Vendors to Request Form W-9 Online
Requesting Form W-9 is easy and straightforward with our Software. Check with the step by step Form W-9 instructions to complete their Form with ease.
Vendors will receive the request through e-mail and complete Form W-9.
a) Line by line instructions of Form W-9
These step by step instructions will help the payee to complete Form W-9,
- Line 1 - Enter the Name as shown on the income tax return
- Line 2 - Enter the Business name/entity other than the name entered in Line 1.
- Line 3 - Check any one of the following seven boxes that applies, based on the following Federal tax classifications:
- Individual/sole proprietor or single-member LLC
- C Corporation
- S Corporation
- Partnership
- Trust/estate
- Limited liability company
- Others
- Line 4 - Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals)
- Line 5 - Enter the current address(with street, apartment or suite no.)
- Line 6 - Provide the City, state, and ZIP code in the space provided
- Line 7 - List your account number (Optional)
- Part I - Enter the Tax Identification Number(TIN). This TIN should match the name provided on the line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For an Individual, it is a Social Security Number(SSN).
- Part II - Certification - Sign and date the Form and send it to the individual or Businesses that requested it from you. Do not send W 9 to the IRS.
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Once you receive the Form W-9 from the vendor, you can have access to review and approve / deny the Form through our software. Also, the Form W-9 is stored in the secure portal which helps you to retrieve the information when filing Form 1099 at the year end.
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Steps to complete your IRS Form W-9 Process with our Software
Form W-9 process can be completed in 3 simple steps
Step 1:
Payers can add the name and email of the vendor and send them a W-9 online request
Step 2:
Vendors will receive the request through e-mail and complete Form W-9 with the required information and submit it.
Step 3:
The payers will be notified once the vendor submits the W-9, which can be reviewed, accepted or rejected.
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