ESBD_418412_1747067031730_SOL_EXH_ F.2_INFO AND CERT FORM.pdf

This document is an IRS Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification), revised in March 2024. The form is used by businesses and individuals to provide their taxpayer identification information to entities that will be paying them, such as for contract work, services, or other income-generating activities. It requires the taxpayer to provide their name, business name (if different), federal tax classification, and either a Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN).

The form includes two primary parts: Part I for entering the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Part II for Certification, where the taxpayer certifies the accuracy of their information and attests that they are not subject to backup withholding. The document provides detailed instructions for completing the form, explains various exemptions from backup withholding and FATCA reporting, and includes guidance on how to fill out different sections based on the type of entity (individual, corporation, partnership, etc.). It also contains important information about penalties for providing false information and includes a Privacy Act Notice with recommendations for protecting against identity theft.