{"id":40327,"date":"2024-03-15T09:30:22","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T17:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/?page_id=40327"},"modified":"2024-08-15T13:55:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T21:55:51","slug":"w-9-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread\/educators-and-programs\/early-education-programs\/grants\/w-9-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"W-9 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tips for W-9 forms<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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thread <\/strong>is required to have a current, signed IRS Form W-9 for each individual or organization receiving funds from thread<\/strong>. Use these tips to complete an IRS Form W-9 to be eligible for grants and other financial opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

1. Download the W-9 Form<\/h3>

Save the form to your computer before beginning. You will need access to a printer to sign the form.<\/p><\/div>

Download the W-9<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2. Complete the Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use your computer to fill in the information, or print and complete by hand. Scroll beyond page one of the form for in-depth instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Line 1<\/strong>: Name<\/strong>
    This must be your legal name as shown on your income tax return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Line 2: Legal Business Name<\/strong>
    For child care programs, enter the legal business name as listed on the State of Alaska Business License. May not be applicable for individuals receiving funds<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Line 3: Federal Tax Classification<\/strong>
    Check the box that is appropriate for your tax classification. For more information, scroll past page one of the form for instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Line 5-6: Current Mailing Address
    <\/strong>Enter your current mailing address where checks will be mailed. If checks are undeliverable because of a wrong address entered here, a fee will be deducted to replace the check.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Part 1: Taxpayer Identification Number<\/strong>
    For individuals receiving funds, enter your social security number. For child care programs or organizations, enter the Employer Identification Number (EIN).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Part 2: Certification Signature & Date<\/strong>
    Your form MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED to be accepted. You must print the form to sign it by hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Made a mistake?<\/strong>
    If you make an error completing your IRS Form W-9, you can cross out the error but it must be initialed by you, indicating that you recognized the error, crossed it out, and completed the field with the correct response. Alternately, you can complete and sign a new form without errors. No type of correction product (liquid, tape, etc.) can be used on a IRS Form W-9.
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    Watch “Completing the W9” Video <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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