Get Dentist W9

The person or business paying you is responsible for requesting the W-9 Form from you. However, the requester has no obligation to file the W-9 with the IRS.

The W-9 helps the payee avoid backup withholding; where the payee certifies on the W-9 that they are not subject to backup withholding. This allows them to receive the full payment due to them from the payer. It's similar to the withholding exemption certification in the W-4 Form for employees.

Commonly, the business or financial institutions will give you a blank W-9, and you can complete it directly. Or if you or your business is asked to provide a fillable w 9 form to independent contractors, you can download the w 9 form directly from the IRS website.

You will need to fill out a W-9 form if you: Classify yourself as an independent contractor or “freelancer.” Are not a full-time employee of the business. Will be paid more than $600 for work provided to the business.

▶ Go to .irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information. Give Form to the requester.

A W-9 is a standardized legal document used to collect tax ID or EIN numbers. Though it is published by the IRS, it is never collected by the IRS—it is only to be kept on file by the entity requesting it. And many insurance companies request W-9s from all practitioners, both in- and out-of-network.

You can also download it, export it or print it out. Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more. Draw your signature, type it, upload its image, or use your mobile device as a signature pad. Send it via email, link, or fax.

The W-9 can be downloaded from the IRS website, and the business must then provide a completed W-9 to every employer it works for to verify its EIN for reporting purposes.