How to fill out the W-9 form
Confused on how to fill out the W-9 form. This article should help you.
Note
Why do i need to fill this out? This is a common investor question. Non-US persons are subject to a 30% back-up withholding tax. By filling out the W-9 form, you are confirming your information and the fund manager does not need to withhold funds for taxes.
Individual Instructions:
Line 1: Include your full name.
Line 2: Leave blank.
Line 3: Select “Individual/Sole Proprietor or single member LLC” box
Line 4: Leave this blank.
Lines 5 & 6: Use the address used for your tax return.
Line 7: Leave this line blank.
Part I: Use the Tax ID# used for your tax return.
Part II: Sign and date.
SD-IRA Instructions
Line 1: Include the name of the IRA exactly as shown on your custodian’s statement.
Line 2: Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above other leave blank.
Line 3: Select “Other” and include the word “IRA”
Line 4: Leave this blank.
Lines 5 & 6: Use the address of the IRA custodian.
Line 7: Leave this line blank.
Part I: Use the Tax ID# for the IRA Custodian. If you are not sure, ask your custodian.
Part II: Sign and date.
Solo 401(k) Instructions
Line 1: Include the name of the Solo 401(k) plan.
Line 2: Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above other leave blank.
Line 3: Select “Other” and then include the word “401(k) plan”
Line 4: Leave this blank.
Lines 5 & 6: Use the address of the 401(k).
Line 7: Leave this line blank.
Part I: Use the Tax ID# for the 401(k). You can typically find the EIN of the 401(k) plan in the plan
Adoption Agreement or Plan Summary Description document.
Part II: Sign and date.
TRANSITION INSTRUCTIONS TO NEW INVESTOR PORTAL
DEFAULT IMAGE SIZES FOR INVESTOR PORTAL