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If you’re a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or tax resident), you’ll need to complete a W-9 form to receive payments. This form provides your tax information so we can report your income to the IRS as required by U.S. law.

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📝 Step 1: Start the form

• In the Tax Form section of the Widget, click “Complete a Tax Form” button.
• If you already started one, click the pencil icon to continue.

🇺🇸 Step 2: Select your tax status

• When asked “Are you a U.S person?”, choose “I am a U.S person”. This means you’re a U.S citizen or resident for tax purposes.

🙋‍♀️ Step 3: Enter personal or business information

• Name: Enter your full legal name. This should match the name associated with your SSN or EIN.

• Business Name(Optional): Enter your business name here. (Recommended if you operate under a business name)

• Address: Enter your current U.S. residential address or your U.S. business address.

  • 🚫 Do not enter a foreign address. The IRS requires a valid U.S. address because the W-9 is only for U.S. Persons.
  • 🚫 Do not use someone else’s U.S. address unless it’s legally connected to you.
  • ⁉ FAQ: What if I don’t live in the U.S. right now? You can use a U.S. address you’re legally connected to (like your parents’ home), as long as you’re a U.S. Person and can receive mail there. Make sure it matches your IRS records.

  

🪪 Step 4: Enter your Tax Identification Number(TIN)

• Federal Tax Classification: Select the option that best describes how you or your business is set up for tax purposes.
• Here’s what to enter:
  • If you’re an individual or sole proprietor → SSN(Social Security Number)
  • If you’re a business or LLC taxed as a corporation → EIN(Employer Identification Number)

⚠️ Your TIN must match the name you entered at the top of the form. If they don’t match, your form could be rejected or lead to backup withholding.

🧾 Step 5: Exemptions (optional)