What is Form W-9

Form W-9, known as Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, is an IRS form used to verify a contractor’s identity and gather their Tax Identification Number (TIN). You can use this form to provide your TIN to someone who needs to report payments to the IRS, such as:

• Income paid to you
• Mortgage interest you paid
• Acquisition or abandonment of secured property
• Cancellation of debt
• Contributions you made to IRA