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Instructions for IRS Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
This document contains official instructions for Form W-9 , Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (Instructions for Requestor) - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form W-9 is available for download through this link.
FAQ
Q: What is Form W-9?
A: Form W-9 is a tax form used to request the taxpayer identification number and certification of a U.S. person.
Q: Who should fill out Form W-9?
A: Form W-9 should be filled out by U.S. individuals or entities who are requested to provide their taxpayer identification number.
Q: Why is Form W-9 needed?
A: Form W-9 is needed to obtain the taxpayer identification number of the person or entity for tax reporting purposes.
Q: What information is required on Form W-9?
A: Form W-9 requires the taxpayer's name, address, taxpayer identification number, and certification.
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