ESBD_392438_1737673842224_SOLICIEXH_F.5_Request for W-9.pdf

This is an IRS Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, Rev. October 2018) issued by the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service. The form is used to request taxpayer identification information and certification from vendors, contractors, and other payees who receive payments that must be reported to the IRS. The form requires entities to provide their legal name, business name (if different), federal tax classification, and taxpayer identification number (TIN).

The form includes detailed instructions for completing each section, exemption codes for backup withholding and FATCA reporting, and explanations of various tax classifications. It contains important sections on backup withholding requirements, FATCA reporting obligations, and penalties for providing false information. The form must be completed accurately to avoid backup withholding of payments, with specific requirements varying based on the type of entity and payment involved. There are various exemption codes available for certain types of entities and payment scenarios, which are detailed in the instructions.