As part of our ongoing 1099 compliance process and to correctly verify a business's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), merchants are requested to upload a signed copy of the W-9 or W-8BEN for to the "Manage Documents" section in their Merchant Dashboard. From there, we will verify the information provided in the document with the IRS records.
How to upload a W9 or W-8 BEN
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Download a blank W-9 (US merchants) or W-8BEN (Non-US merchants)
Ensure the W-9 includes the following information and accurately reflects what is included on your income tax return:
- Name (as shown on your income tax return)
- Business Name, if different from above
- Federal tax classification
- Address
- City, state, and ZIP code
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)* or Social Security Number (SSN)
- Signature (included in Part II: Certification of your W-9)
- Upload your document to your Merchant Dashboard under "Manage Documents" here.
*The TIN provided must match the name shown on your income tax return. If you are a sole proprietor and you have an Employer Identification Number (EIN), you may enter either your Social Security Number (SSN) or EIN. If you do not have an EIN, you must provide your full SSN. If you are a single-member LLC that is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner, enter the owner's SSN (or EIN, if the owner has one). Do not enter the disregarded entity's EIN. If the LLC is classified as a corporation or partnership, enter the entity's EIN.