When is it necessary to have a Form W-9 signed . . .

Question

When is it necessary to have a Form W-9 signed under penalty of perjury?

Answer

For payments of interest, dividends and broker gross proceeds. Also, when you are requesting a new Form W-9 from a payee in response to a "first" B-Notice.

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