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What is the purpose of IRS W-9 2014?
The purpose of IRS W-9 2014 is to:
· Identify your federal income tax liabilities
· Identify all foreign-source income and pay foreign taxes on any confederal income you earn
· Assign a liability to IRS that will be reflected in the form of an W-9 and allow you to:
· Reduce your tax liability or
· Compensate you for any loss.
Where did this notice come from?
IRS W-9 is required to be filed with all forms. It is also filed with your state income tax returns. It is available free by completing an online form.
IRS's W-9 is a one-page summary of your federal and state income tax liabilities and payments. IRS W-9 2014 is an electronic document that can automatically download to your computer. It is not filed as a printed document.
You can obtain a copy of the online version here.
I had a lot of tax liability due to an itemized deduction for gifts. How can I reduce those amounts?
If you did not take a deduction for gifts you paid, then you can include them in your itemized deductions for tax years starting in 2007. You will find complete details concerning the allowable deduction for gifts on IRS Form 1040, Miscellaneous Deductions and Awards.
Do I still need to file my 1040?
The filing of Forms 1040 and 1040-C by individuals and corporations and by partnerships, S corporations and trusts, with specified exemptions, is a requirement of the tax code.
The IRS requires a taxpayer to submit Form 1040 if they have to file a federal income tax return. Form 1040 is the only way to report income in which foreign source income may be considered. It only indicates income you have reported on the last scheduled return, not tax you have received or paid.
How does this impact my federal income tax?
The IRS uses Forms 1040 for tax years beginning October 2007.
If you have any itemized deductions for gifts or foreign income you reported on your 2011 and after tax returns, you must file Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return for Exemption from Income and Information Reporting Tax.
Individuals who reported foreign sources of income are required to file IRS Form 8948, Foreign Income Tax Return of an American Citizen Filing a Joint U.S.
Who should complete IRS W-9 2014?
All the following are examples of companies that use either: (a) a W-9 with Form W-9 (Certification) or E-9; or (b) a Form W-7, Form W-8, Form W-11, or Form W-7EZ (Authorization for Use). You should complete those forms as your only options, when you want the IRS to understand just how you are using your company's services in a way that is consistent with your tax status.
If you choose the following forms, you may also choose to complete the individual Form 1099 or Form 1099-A issued when your services are engaged in:
Gambling activities or gambling services
Entertainment activities or entertainment services
Tobacco products or cigarettes, or the use of tobacco products in connection with gambling activities or gambling services
Purchases and sales of real estate or other securities, or the use of any form of currency or currency derivatives
Services covered by 1201 if you used it within the last 12 months
Services that are not covered by 1201 but are included in the service description of the service described above
Services used primarily by a company to maintain, restore, or update the intellectual property of the company or associated company(s)
For example, if you use Form W-9 or Form W-7EZ you could choose to complete and issue a W-9, Form W-9/1099, etc. If there is a question that a W-9/W-7EZ is too little and too late for a particular activity, you could also choose to provide the appropriate form instead of sending a W-9 or W-7EZ. In your response to IRS Request for Information you should choose the appropriate form instead of including a W-9 or W-7EZ.
How do I use W-9s or W-7EZs for tax reporting purposes?
You must make sure you fully understand the information shown on both the W-9 or W-7EZ and the associated forms. You must include with each Form 1099, Form W-9 /1099, Form W-8 / W-5, Form W-11 or Form W-7 electronic copies to support the application. This is the law.
Your company should also attach an explanation when appropriate to the Form W-4 where appropriate.
When do I need to complete IRS W-9 2014?
For tax years 2009 through 2014
For tax years 2011 through 2015
For all other tax years
Can I file W-9 electronically?
Yes, you can file W-9 online. However, there are a few additional steps that you have to take.
Can I create my own IRS W-9 2014?
For taxpayers who have a W-9 form from a prior tax year, you can use that form in place of the 2014 form on your Form 1040 or Form 1040A and send the replacement form to the Internal Revenue Service, Attn: W-9, P.O. Box 4063, Kansas City, MO 64.
When do I need to file my W-9?
File your tax return with the W-9 form that was issued as an attachment to your original tax return. For tax years starting in 2011, you must use the amended form that you filed as a separate attachment to the original return. In other words, you are required to attach the new form to the original return only if the new form is different from the original form filed with your original return.
Can I sign and file a W-8BEN?
If you are filing an individual income tax return, you cannot use the W-8BEN form, a form that is similar to the W-9 form. However, you can use other documents to document the information on your Form 1040 or Form 1040A for an estimated tax return.
How do I use the W-8BEN form in my tax return?
You must attach the W-8BEN form to your individual income tax return. However, if you have a dependent child or married filing separately, you can use Form 1041 rather than the W-8BEN form.
Form 1041 requires that you provide the following information:
the child's birth and death date;
a copy of the child's birth certificate or other official document; and
The names of all dependent children of the taxpayer.
Use Form 1041 to document the information on each child's Form 1040. Include this information with your Form 1040.
File Form 1041 if the child was born before January 1, 2017, and the child was more than 1 year of age at the time of the birth. Use Form 1041 to document the information on each child's Form 1040 and add it to your return. Include this information with your Form 1040.
If you are married, you are required to complete Form 1041 if one member of your household was not a U.S. citizen or resident at the time of the birth of the child.
What should I do with IRS W-9 2014 when it’s complete?
The IRS W-9 must be filed by August 31 if you did not get a check in the mail. It must be filed along with other required documents if you received a check or statement (see section 1.1 below).
What is included on my tax return?
You may receive a check, a letter, or other statements from the IRS if we owe you money, are auditing for taxes, or have other reasons to believe you do or did something wrong or if you had a financial transaction. In general, these statements are not considered official tax returns. They are for the purposes of keeping you informed about issues with your return.
In addition to the amounts shown on the Form 9426, you may have received:
a check
a check or statement, (see section 1.1 below)
a refund or offset of any taxes (see part 6)
in some circumstances, an apology letter
For many situations, you are not required to file any form, and we are not auditing you.
What if the money is still owed to the IRS as a result of an IRS audit, or due to a fraud investigation?
If money is still owed to the IRS from an audit or fraud investigation, you should use the “Request For Additional Information” process to verify your taxes before filing any form(s) with the IRS. IRS representatives do not have access to your tax records. If you feel the information required in the form(s) filed could change your financial situation, consider filing Form 4499, Request for Additional Information. This form will show any additional information you need to verify the balance of your accounts. It also has a box to request clarification. Please file this form in any government office where you want to request that your refund(s) be sent. Also request clarification whenever you receive a letter or check.
If I owe taxes, where is the money from?
The money you have been required to pay by filing the return is not included in your gross income. Your net income is included when you report your income on your 1040 tax form.
We will not send you additional forms unless you ask. Your taxes are paid based on your gross income, not your net income because it only reflects current income and tax paid.
How do I get my IRS W-9 2014?
For tax information (including a “W-9”) for 2014, please visit the IRS.gov website or contact the local IRS office.
What are your contact numbers?
We encourage our subscribers to call the U.S. Taxpayers' Education and Information Center (STEIN) toll-free at, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, to obtain specific tax help. For more information, visit the STEIN website. It is located at for taxpayers in English and for U.S. Citizens. For Americans who want to discuss their specific circumstances, please visit our website at.
If you need additional U.S. taxpayer services, please contact the U.S. Taxpayers' Guide on IRS.gov: for taxpayers who use the U.S. Taxpayers' Guide.
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What documents do I need to attach to my IRS W-9 2014?
Any and all documentation, as well as any and all photos attached, should be included in your attachment, whether in PDF, JPG, or TIF format. If you are a third-party witness to a sale or exchange of real estate, please include any evidence that you have of the transaction.
Why is the IRS requiring me to attach documentation and/or photos to my return? The IRS provides this type of assistance to help you make sense of your tax return, and in order to make sure that all of your tax obligations are being met. If you can provide some documentation or photos, as well as providing an explanation when required, the IRS will be able to better assess your income, deductions, and credits.
What documents are not necessary to attach to my IRS W-9 2014? Any information that is required to be provided voluntarily on your tax return is not necessary to attach to your IRS W-9. Please review all your tax return documentation prior to your April 15th submission date.
What types of documentation should I include with my IRS W-9 2014? You may attach as many types of documentation as applicable:
Proof of identity
Proof of U.S./state tax residence or tax residence for foreign sources
Proof of your identity
Proof of the type of business you maintain
Proof of the type of business you operate
Proof of the tax year in which the sale or exchange took place
Proof of the date of birth for each child born during the year
Any and all photos attached, as long as they are not for advertising purposes
Please note that any documentation attached will be reviewed by the IRS. The agency will not make the final decision as you may be required to amend your return.
Is there a tax form that I need to send with my IRS W-9 2014? Yes, you may send with your IRS W-9 the appropriate form to file your taxes. The IRS also offers this information sheet for you to help determine whether you need one or more IRS forms.
If I attach documentation, do I need to add my social security number to the return? Unless there is some reason to do so, you do not need to report your social security number on the front side of your return. If you are a nonresident who has resided in the U.S. for at least 1 calendar year, an IRS-approved tax form will need to be on a separate form.
What are the different types of IRS W-9 2014?
The IRS W-9 is a voluntary tax return that you are required to fill out that informs the IRS how much income, taxes withheld and a list of your deductions for the current tax year. The IRS W-9 is the most common form submitted by individual taxpayers during the year when filing a tax return. In order to file your return online, you'll only need to use the IRS W-9 form to submit tax forms and claim tax credits. Taxpayers can also use the forms on a regular tax return or on a filing due date.
What if my W-9 is incorrect?
Make sure that the information on your refund check is correct before filing it. If the form is missing information, it's possible that you won't receive a refund at all, as you may not be able to pay taxes due on the wrong form. It's also possible that you won't even be aware how you did. If your refund return is incorrect, you'll need to file a new W-9 at a later date, and you'll need to fill out the forms again. Keep all your supporting documentation with you so that when you go to file, all the information is there. If you didn't receive a tax refund immediately after your tax return is processed, check the status of your refund using the “Other IRS Refunds” section of the IRS website. In order for you to file a case against the IRS, you'll need the tax forms you submitted. If you had problems submitting them, you'll need to pay a processing fee to submit your tax return again.
What if my W-9 is incorrect?
Make sure that the information on your refund check is correct before filing it. If the form is missing information, it's possible that you won't receive a refund at all, as you may not be able to pay taxes due on the wrong form. It's also possible that you won't even be aware how you did. If your refund return is incorrect, you'll need to file a new W-9 at a later date, and you'll need to fill out the forms again. Keep all your supporting documentation with you so that when you go to file, all the information is there. If you didn't request additional forms for your 2015 tax return, you may be able to file once a year, but only on a separate form called a Statement of Additional Tax Information, or SALT — Form 1116 (PDF).
How many people fill out IRS W-9 2014 each year?
More than 6.5 million people filed federal tax returns in 2013, according to a report from the Internal Revenue Service. That's about half as many as in the year 2000, the last time the IRS had data that close to three years old. It was the worst year in a decade of underperformance.
That doesn't mean that people don't submit enough W-9s, it's just there aren't as many of them as one might think.
It appears that there were 3.7 million W-9s filed for tax year 2011.
The report goes on to say that about half of the 2011 returns were filed electronically — in other words, that most of the returns had to be processed through a computer.
Is there a due date for IRS W-9 2014?
Any tax filing deadlines for individuals and trusts?
There may be a due date on IRS W-9 for your tax return, but it isn't due until the 10th of the following month, April 15th. The filing deadline for individual taxpayers is the 15th of the following month. Trusts are taxed using the tax year they are created. For a trust date, check your tax return that you filed on or before April 15th. Trusts and corporations are not taxed for the 10th of the month. See tax return filing deadline for more information.
When will the IRS send me my W-9 for 2014? What are my next steps?
You will get your W-9 from your IRS employer. If you are self-employed, or you are a small business, see Self-employed Tax Information. We will send you the W-9 on or before your due date for tax return filing, April 15th (for individuals) or April 16th (for trusts and corporations).
I want to file my tax return on or before the 15th. Can I do this?
You can file your return on or before the 15th for individual taxpayers and 10th for trusts and corporations for the tax years ended December 31, 2013, and 2014.
Where do I send my W-9?
Your employer should send you your W-9. You should receive your W-9 within a week, and most employers will send it directly to you. You can also download and print your W-9 from your payroll check slip or from the IRS website and mail it to the address on the slip.
Who does the IRS assign you for filing?
Your employer assigns a return preparer to the return preparer assignment system in order to get your W-9 at the earliest possible time for you to file. If you have a direct mail contractor that sends your W-9 to you, they will be assigned to handle your W-9. There are different W-9 forms for business owners. To review them for self-employment tax and small business tax, visit or refer to Publication 1440, Employers' Annual Information Return For Individuals and Federally Relevant Small Businesses.