3-W9 2024.pdf

This is a Form W-9 "Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification" issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of the Treasury, revised March 2024. The form is used to request taxpayer identification numbers (TIN) from entities or individuals who are required to file information returns with the IRS, serving as a standard document for collecting tax identification information from payees, contractors, vendors, and other business entities. The form requires the requester to provide their legal name, business name if different, federal tax classification, address information, and either their Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN), along with certification that the information provided is accurate and that they meet backup withholding requirements.

The form includes detailed instructions for various entity types including individuals, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, and estates, with specific guidance on tax classification and exemption codes. It addresses backup withholding requirements, FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) reporting obligations, and provides extensive guidance for foreign persons and entities regarding their reporting obligations. The document also includes privacy act notices and identity theft protection information, emphasizing the IRS's use of this information for tax compliance, reporting to other agencies, and enforcement purposes.