3-W9 2024.pdf

This document is an IRS Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, issued by the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service. The form is designed to collect taxpayer identification information from individuals and entities who are required to file information returns with the IRS, with the completed form being provided to the requester rather than submitted directly to the IRS. The form requires the taxpayer to provide their name, business name (if different), federal tax classification, address, taxpayer identification number (either Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number), and certifications regarding backup withholding and FATCA reporting status.

The form serves as a mechanism to ensure proper tax reporting and compliance, particularly for backup withholding requirements where 24% of certain payments may be withheld if proper taxpayer identification is not provided. The document includes detailed instructions for various entity types including individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, and foreign entities, with specific guidance on federal tax classification and exemptions from backup withholding. The form also addresses FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) reporting requirements and provides privacy notices regarding the collection and use of taxpayer information for federal tax administration and law enforcement purposes.