A W-9 form can be obtained for free directly from the official IRS website. It is called "Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification" and is used to confirm your name, address, and taxpayer identification number for tax reporting purposes. You can download the form as a PDF, fill it out, and provide it to the requester (such as an employer or a company you are contracting with). The IRS website maintains the most up-to-date version of the W-9 form. In summary:
- Get the W-9 form at the IRS website (www.irs.gov/FormW9).
- Fill in your name, business name (if applicable), and taxpayer identification number (Social Security Number or EIN).
- Provide the completed form to the requester; do not send it to the IRS.
- The requester uses the information to prepare tax documents like Form 1099.
This form can also often be obtained from the business or company requesting it, or through templates available from resources like Adobe Acrobat or tax services such as TurboTax, but the IRS site is the primary and official source.
