A W-9 is an Internal Revenue Service form used to verify and certify that you are working with a legitimate business that pays its taxes. This form is important when filing your taxes if you are a contract worker, a freelancer, or self-employed. A W-9 remains valid unless information on it changes or is incorrect, such as a change in name or type of entity.
What a W-9 includes
The basic information on a W-9 includes:
- Vendor's business name (or personal name if a sole proprietor).
- Type of business.
- Business employer identification number (EIN) or social security number.
- A signature.
When a W-9 is required
W-9s are required only for business-to-business relationships where more than $600 is paid in the calendar year. The $600 rule applies to labor and services. A W-9 is required for total purchases over $5,000 for direct sales.
Submitting a completed form
Send completed forms to Abuse@enom.com. When submitting, include your account login/username. If you require a W-9 form from Enom, contact our support team.
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