Q. What is a substitute Form W-9?
Form W-9 (or an acceptable substitute) is used by persons required to file information returns with the IRS to get the payee’s (or other person’s) correct name and TIN. For individuals, the TIN is generally a social security number (SSN).
Q. Who gets a W 9 tax form?
IRS Form W-9 is most commonly used by individuals when they are working as a freelancer or independent contractor. If you ever find yourself filling out a Form W-9, it generally means that a business or person who is paying you money needs your Social Security number so it can notify the IRS of the amount.
Q. Where to get Form W-9 rev.october 2018?
Form W-9 (Rev. October 2018) Form W-9 (Rev. October 2018) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information. Give Form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS. Print or type. See Specific Instructions
Q. What do I need to file a W-9?
An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) which may be your social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN), or employer identification number
Q. When to use Form W-8 or Form 8233?
If you are a foreign person or the U.S. branch of a foreign bank that has elected to be treated as a U.S. person, do not use Form W -9. Instead, use the appropriate Form W -8 or Form 8233 (see Publication 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities).
Q. Which is an appendix to the W-8 form?
Appendix B – W-8BEN-E: Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities) – Foreign Vendor (not individual) (Highlights to review form W-8BEN-E) A. Please refer to the decision tree in sectio n B of this summary for general guidance.
