ESBD_384427_1733781045320_F.6 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (W-9).pdf

This is an IRS Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification), which is used by the Internal Revenue Service to request taxpayer identification information from individuals and entities who will receive payments. The March 2024 revision of the form requires payees to provide their name, business name (if different), federal tax classification, and taxpayer identification number (TIN) - either a Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number.

The form includes detailed instructions for completing each section, exemption codes for backup withholding and FATCA reporting, and certification requirements regarding the accuracy of the TIN provided and backup withholding status. Notable sections include fields for the payee's address, account numbers, and various tax classification options including individual/sole proprietor, C corporation, S corporation, partnership, trust/estate, and LLC designations. The form also contains information about FATCA reporting requirements, backup withholding rules, and identity theft prevention measures.