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Certify your taxpayer ID (W-9)

Give a payer your taxpayer identification number so they can report what they pay you.

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Take your time

We are not a government agency. We help you understand and prepare. Give the completed W-9 to the person or business that asked for it (the payer). Do not send it to the IRS.

Review your W-9 answers in the helper

This form has one helper: plain-language questions, explanations in your language, and a review sheet. Your answers stay on this device (and in your account if you are signed in). When you are done, come back here to record how you submitted it.