What is a W-9 form and who needs to fill one out?

A W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) is an IRS form used in the United States. Independent contractors, freelancers, sole proprietors, and vendors are typically asked to fill one out by clients or companies that pay them $600 or more per year.

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W-9 Form Requirements 2026

Everything you need to know about completing IRS Form W-9 correctly.

Last reviewed: July 2026

Information Required to Fill Out a W-9

Legal full name — exactly as it appears on your tax return.
Business name or DBA — only if you operate under a different name.
Tax classification — individual/sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, LLC, trust, or other.
Address — street address, city, state, and ZIP code.
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) — SSN for individuals or EIN for businesses.
Signature and date — legally required and binding.

Who Needs to Fill Out a W-9

Independent contractors and freelancers
Sole proprietors
LLC members (single-member LLCs treated as sole proprietors)
Partners in a partnership
Trustees and estate representatives

Who Does NOT Need a W-9

Full-time employees (they use W-4)
Foreign nationals (they use W-8 series forms)
Corporations, S corporations, and C corporations (they are exempt from backup withholding but do not fill out W-9)

Common Mistakes

Entering the wrong TIN — always double-check before submitting.
Selecting the wrong tax classification — this affects your client's 1099 reporting.
Forgetting to sign — an unsigned form is invalid.

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