Form W-9

Description

A person who is required to file an information return with the IRS (such as a 1099-MISC or 1099-DIV) must get your correct social security number or employer identification number to report on the information return. For example, if you worked as an independent contractor for a business during the year, that business may send you a W-9 in order to obtain your social security number to put on your Form 1099-MISC.

Use Form W-9 to give your correct social security number or employer identification number to the person requesting it and, when applicable, to:

1. Certify the social security number or employer identification number you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a number to be issued).
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3. Certify you are not subject to backup withholding, or
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5. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are an exempt payee.

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