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You can download and print a W-9 form for free. This is the current W9 form.This form IRS W-9 is a request for a "Taxpayer Identification number and certification", it is a four page form. The pages 2,3 and 4 are instructions. Usually for most purposes the form takes but a few minutes at most to fill out properly. That TIN or Taxpayer Identification Number number is either your Social Security Number as an individual or an Employer Identification Number. For those whose first language is Spanish, a Spanish W9 form is available. For the name section you must use the name shown on your tax return. If you have changed your name due to marriage etc. see the instructions on the downloadable form for what to do in that instance. |
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If you are a foreign person and not a resident alien do not use Form W-9. You must use IRS form W-8. |
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| Withholding: Persons making payments to you must under certain conditions withhold and pay to the IRS a percentage of such payments. It is called "back-up withholding". These sorts of payments include interest, tax-exempt interest, dividends, broker and barter exchange, transactions, rents, royalties, non-employee compensation (pay) and certain payments from fishing boat operators. You will not be subject to back-up withholding on payments you receive if you give the requestor the correct Taxpayer Identification Number or TIN, make proper certifications, and report all of your taxable interest and dividends on your tax return. |
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| Bonus: Print a free "8 1/2 X 11" 2012 monthly 12 page calendar | |||||||||||
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