Federal activity overview — W-9: Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
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The standard form used to provide a taxpayer identification number, name, and certification to the payer. Federal contractors, vendors, and other payees commonly submit it so the paying entity can report payments correctly to the IRS.
Contractors and vendors often submit Form W-9 when they are asked for tax identification information before payment can be issued. It is also commonly used when onboarding a new vendor or independent contractor.
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is federal form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification). The standard form used to provide a taxpayer identification number, name, and certification to the payer. Federal contractors, vendors, and other payees commonly submit it so the paying entity can report payments correctly to the IRS.
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Ask about W-9Contractors and vendors often submit Form W-9 when they are asked for tax identification information before payment can be issued. It is also commonly used when onboarding a new vendor or independent contractor.
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