Guidelines for Printable W-9 Form 2019

A W-9 form is one of the most common tax documents. It's used to provide general details needed for filing a tax return. A person who is not officially hired by a certain company or organization, but provides services as an independent contractor can be requested to prepare this sample. This document can be reused several times as long as all the details it contains remain unchanged (for example address, name, company type etc).

Note, in this blank, a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number must be provided.

The Purpose of the W-9

The information return template is needed to submit and support other documents. In particular, it may be needed to fill out the variations of 1099 form that cover most situations. It’s important to return the ready paper to the organization requesting the 2019 w9 in order to avoid being subject to backup withholding.

In most cases, it’s much faster and easier to complete the template in PDF format. This way you can share it faster and be able to make as many copies as you need.

How to Complete the Sample Online?

To fill out W-9 IRS form quickly and easily, you will want to prepare any needed information beforehand.

It's important that the document is filled out correctly so any penalties can be avoided. You can fill out the electronic version from the official IRS website. The current version of the printable 2018-2019 w9 was updated at the end of September 2017.

Use these step-by-step instructions given below to complete your template:

1. First of all, do not mix up the personal name and business name. Both need to be provided in the form.
2. Identify your federal tax classification to understand the payment plan for your situation. There are several types: partnership; C or S corporation; limited liability company; trust or estate. Most types are easy to define, except for the LLC - which pays taxes either as a C or S corporation or as a partnership.
3. Those who have some exemption should provide the code for it. In particular, its classification is available at the sample instructions section where you can select the classification that is the most applicable to you.
4. For the IRS to better identify you as a taxpayer, add the TIN or EIN. Those who do not have the second one can type in their Social Security Number instead. If you have both, the EIN is more preferable.