Internal Revenue Service ยท United States
Form W-9: Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
Used by a US person to give their correct taxpayer identification number to whoever must file an information return about payments to them.
What Form W-9 is for
W-9 gives your correct taxpayer identification number to someone who has to file an information return about you: income paid to you, a real estate transaction, mortgage interest you paid, cancellation of debt, or a contribution you made to an IRA. You hand it to whoever requested it. It does not go to the IRS.
Who uses it
- A US person asked for a taxpayer identification number by a payer
- A contractor or freelancer about to be paid by a US business
- A sole proprietor, partnership, trust or estate that has been sent a request
What the form asks you for
- The name of the individual or entity, and a business name where it differs
- One of seven federal tax classification boxes
- The address the requester will use
- A social security number or employer identification number, and a signed certification
When it is the wrong form
- Form W-8BEN if you are not a US person.
Fill Form W-9 online
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Questions about Form W-9
Is Form W-9 the right form?
Not always. Use Form W-8BEN if you are not a US person.
Is this the current version of Form W-9?
This page describes the March 2024 version, checked against the IRS on 2026-09-07. Tax forms change, so confirm the latest version with the IRS before you rely on it.
Can I fill Form W-9 in ScanMyDocz?
Yes. Choose Fill online to complete its fields in your browser, then download the finished PDF. What you type stays in your browser.
Does ScanMyDocz give tax advice?
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Related forms
- W-8BEN Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals)
- W-8BEN-E Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities)
- W-4 Employee's Withholding Certificate
- 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- 1099-NEC Nonemployee Compensation
- 1099-MISC Miscellaneous Information
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