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Form W-9 (Official IRS, Rev. March 2024)

Official IRS Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Send it to a contractor or vendor to collect their name, tax classification, address and TIN (SSN or EIN), with an e-signature on the certification.

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This is the official IRS form from irs.gov. E-Sign Auto does not file it with the IRS: the completed form goes to the requester, who keeps it in their records. E-Sign Auto does not provide legal or tax advice; consult a tax professional.

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Related: Independent Contractor Agreement — collect a W-9 when you hire a contractor
1. Signers

Signers

Signing order: Payee (Contractor). Each signer is invited after the previous one signs.

1. Payee (Contractor)

You place fields for any new signer on the next screen.

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The signature, date and every IRS box are already placed on the official form. You can review and adjust them before sending.

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Source: official IRS form from irs.gov. Fields are placed on the IRS boxes; the signer fills them in.

How to use this Form W-9 (Official IRS, Rev. March 2024) template

  1. Enter the contractor as the signer (name and email).
  2. Review the fields placed on the official IRS form, then send.
  3. The contractor fills in their details, enters an SSN or EIN and e-signs.
  4. You get the completed W-9 PDF with an audit trail; keep it with your records.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this the official IRS W-9?

Yes. It is the current Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024) downloaded from irs.gov, with our signing fields placed on the IRS boxes.

Who fills in the W-9?

The payee (your contractor or vendor) fills it in and signs it. You, the requester, keep it on file; do not send it to the IRS.

Is an e-signed W-9 accepted?

The IRS allows electronic W-9 submission when the system meets its requirements (see the W-9 instructions, "Electronic submission"). Check with your tax professional.

Why do I need a W-9 from a contractor?

You use the TIN on the W-9 to file Form 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC for payments you make to the contractor.