Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Form W-9 — Fill Online

Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

Give your taxpayer identification number (TIN) to a business that will pay you as a contractor or freelancer.

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Who needs Form W-9?

U.S. citizens, resident aliens and U.S. entities who are asked for a TIN by a client, bank or payer.

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Frequently asked questions

Form W-9

No. You give it to the person or business that requested it. They keep it for their records and use it to prepare information returns such as Form 1099.

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