Form W-9 Guide & Filing Checklist

Understand when Form W-9 is requested and open the current official form and instructions on IRS.gov. DG Paystub does not prepare, submit, or e-file this tax form.

Open the official IRS page for Form W-9.

Official source

The IRS page maintains the current form, instructions, revisions, and recent developments. Use the current official materials or an authorized filing provider.

Review checklist

• Confirm the correct tax year, form revision, filer, and recipient.
• Verify current thresholds, deadlines, copies, correction procedures, and exceptions.
• Protect taxpayer identification numbers and use an authorized delivery route.
• Do not substitute a paystub-style personal record for an official tax form.

Clear limitation

DG Paystub does not transmit returns to the IRS or Social Security Administration and does not provide individualized tax advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs to fill out a W-9?

Form W-9 is typically filled out by independent contractors and freelancers to provide their Correct Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the person who is paying them.

Is W-9 filed with the IRS?

No, Form W-9 is not sent to the IRS. It is kept by the person who requested it (the payer) for their records to fill out Form 1099.