Get Answers Support W-4/W-9/W-8 Form W-9 Fill W-9 Who is required to fill out Form W-9? Last modified 5/27/2020 2:26:26 AM EST IRS Form W-9 is used by payers to request the correct Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from independent contractors/vendors. With this, payers can e-file 1099s with the IRS to report the income paid for the tax year. If you are a payer, you need to request a W-9 and get the correct details from an independent contractor/vendor. To help you with that, TaxBandits is providing paper-free and online W-9s for this tax year. Was this helpful? Yes No Need more help? Get in touch with our dedicated support team Contact Us (704) 684-4751 support@taxbandits.com Sign Up for a FREE TaxBandits Account! The Smart CPA Choice Register Now Already have an account? Sign in