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What is IRS Form W-9?

Written by John Kirkland | Jan 01, 2018

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General Information

  • What is the form number?  Form W-9
  • What government agency is it filed with?  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • What is the form name?  Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
  • What is this form about?  Form W-9 is a request for a taxpayer identification number and certification. Typically, businesses ask individuals or entities to complete this form to gather information that will later be used to prepare other tax documents, like the 1099 form. It ensures the correct reporting of payments made to the individual or entity during the year.

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Resources

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