How To Fill Out W-9 for LLC? EIN or Social Security Number [LLC vs S-corp] 

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Thank you so much! Extremely helpful! I actually don’t have an LLC but rather an S Corporation. It still helped so much! I almost put my Social Security Number which was not correct as I now know. Great explanation!

It is very important that people read their CP 575G when completing their W-9. For example, some may have wording as such: "This EIN will identify you, your business accounts, tax returns, and documents, even if you have no employees. Please keep this notice in your permanent records. When filing tax documents, payments, and related correspondence, it is very important that you use your EIN and complete name and address exactly as shown above. Any variation may cause a delay in processing, result in incorrect information in your account, or even cause you to be assigned more than one EIN." And this: "IMPORTANT REMINDERS: * Keep a copy of this notice in your permanent records. This notice is issued only one time and the IRS will not be able to generate a duplicate copy for you. You may give a copy of this document to anyone asking for proof of your EIN. * Use this EIN and your name exactly as they appear at the top of this notice on all your federal tax forms. * Refer to this EIN on your tax-related correspondence and documents."

I love how you explained this. Best video by far that I found! You took your time and explained everything I needed to know!

This was the first video that showed me clearly what to do as an LLC that's electing to be taxed as an S Corp. Thank you!

Thank you so much! I have been researching when to use EIN vs SSN and couldn't find it anywhere!!!

Thanks so much for this. Your explanation of the form is the only one I've found to be worthwhile! Finally- full and detailed instructions!

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Thanks again Amanda! This is the second time I watched this just to make sure I'm doing it correctly. Great explanation!

Thank you, very informative & simple. Just a question- If a single-member LLC has a non-resident alien member, will the TIN be the ITIN of the member or EIN? (as NR aliens don't get a SSN)

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Don’t you need a ein to open up a business banking account?

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Thanks this was very helpful! Any idea for a single member LLC does it matter what address I use? (Personal (home) vs business address?)

So what happens for tax purposes if you ARE a SMLLC but all of your W-9s have the EIN Instead of the SSN?

When single member LLC uses SSN, What if the the company hires someone at later time? wouldn't that create a confusion of whether to use SSN or EIN?

What address do I write down? My business address or my home address? Thank you!

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I don’t want to use my social security number and name at all. From what I’m understanding I should use S Corp or partnership?

Hello. Thank you for the video. I was under the impression that you use your EIN when you are setting up a W9 for 1099 purposes for LLC, even if it's a single member. I set my business acct. up with the EIN (as required) as well. Is there never a time that I would use the EIN as single member LLC? Essentially, the EIN could only be used if I have employees or am a multi-member LLC or S-Corp? I am bit confused on that. A couple other videos mentioned to use the EIN. Thank you for your time and help!

Thanks for this... It is explained so clearly. Thanks!

Putting your SSN on 1099s for contractors that you have hired is not very smart. This does not make sense that the IRS would tell a SMLLC they must use their personal SSN on all 1099s and essentially give out their personal SSN to multiple people. I don’t know about this🧐🤔

Excellent explanation! Saved me a ton of time. Thank you!

Nice job - but what about an LLC, taxed as an S Corp that is "single member". I submit a corp tax return and the k-1 flows to my personal return. The w-9 is confusing because you could check "S Corp" or you could check single member LLC and then add "S" for taxed as an S Corp. Please update your video to include this!

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This was a very well put together video. I am wondering though about another situation: I have an LLC that is electing to be an S corp which owns an LLC. The LLC which is owned by the S corp is the one I am filling out the W9 for. I cannot find any information online on how to fill out this W9.

Finally it makes sense - thank you!

Thank you! This helped so much. I practically had to change everything lol

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Great lesson! I have a question, When Instructions part I say enter the owner's SSN or EIN, can the owner of a SMLLC have an EIN as individual? Thank you.

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Well explained. Thank you!

So from what I can understand from the IRS's expanded instructions, you could apply for a EIN as an individual and enter that in the Part 1 EIN box if you are filling as "Scenario #1" a single member LLC. That would allow you to avoid sending your personal SSN to everyone who asks for a W9. Don't think that was covered in the video but would you say that is correct?

Super helpful! Thanks so much

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This is really great. Thanks. One question. My wife and I are with a RE firm and have an S-Corp that will receive our commissions. If we both want to be paid via the S-corp do we fill out just one w9 or two?

Hi Amanda, thanks for such great information,. One question, if my current name different than in my SSN, should I follow the W-9 instruction to fill out the exact name written on my SSN and add the current different last name on line 1 ? Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you....

Line 3 for multi-member LLC, what is the difference between just checking the "Partnership" box like you instruct vs checking the "limited liability company" box, then putting the designation of P?

So here’s my question: I’ve been living in London for 5yrs, was born in NYC but also have Italian citizenship. I want to start affiliate marketing online but have been asked to fill out either W9 or a W-8BEN form in order to receive commissions. Which one of the two should I fill out? Which one will be more advantageous for me?

Thanks! Isn't an EIN still useful for single-member LLC to enable purchasing goods to be sold? Individuals should be charged sales tax no?

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I have a question about w-9 form if it’s more convenient to use when you own a business LLC (C)-corporation Self-employed for the purpose of paying less taxes and get more money than filling out a w-4 taxes return. Is it true? Let me explain in other words I did a job for a friend he owns a business LLC corporation and sometimes I help him do some jobs he was paying me under w-4 form but he thinks it’s better for me to get pay under my business because I will get more money and pay less taxes????? Is it true???

As a trucking company that is a owner/ operator only (owner is the only driver) that is described as a single member llc - disregarded entity... do i elect other or single member llc under question 3?

Hi, I just formed a single member LLC in California about 1 month ago. I'm doing real estate investing, I want to file as a S-Corp, when and how do I file for the S-Corp election? Is it done right after form the LLC? Is it done during tax season? Do I get/use EIN or use SSN? Thanks in advance!

Hi, I am a single member LLC, but I elected to be taxed as an S- Corp. I received the confirmation letter from the IRS where my choice was accepted. I am looking at your video but I am not sure how to fill out the W-9 when they request it from me. Everyone tells me different. I have a social and an EIN, but sometimes I hire contractors as well, so should I use my EIN or my SSN. I would also like to know how to fill the top portion of it ....line 1 and 2 and since I was accepted to be taxed as an S corp, do I also put an S on the line provided.

For single member LLC, do you input your home address or business address (registered by the state)? Pleas assist.

what about a husband and wife listed as a single member LLC (we are in a community property state)

If I hire people to work, do I need to submit another w9 to whoever I am working for with the EIN or do I give the employee the w9 with the EIN on it?

Regarding your point about not needing an EIN if a SMLLC, don't banks typically expect you to have an EIN if you want to open a business bank account??

First would like to say thanks for this video very helpful.. my question is i now have a single member llc formed and plan to hire my first employee within the next month what should my next move be?

i’m an llc working with a company that i am a consultant for. i want to be paid through EIN and i would like to have myself be paid through the company that i created but i’m the only member. can i still do that and not include my EIN on my my w9??

Which should I use if I will have people work as independent contractors under my llc For call center?

what do we do after filling this out ? just print it and save it? i need to fill it out for my ascap regsitry ?

My home address is different from my business, which one should i put on the W9 form?

what would you put down on line 1 and line 3 for a single "S Corporation" owner?

Hello, i have a question, what if i am a non resident of US who has an LLC there? Facebook asks me to fill a w9 form so do i put my LLC's EIN there?(i am single member LLC)

I have an MMLLC with S Corp election. Do I sign my name at the bottom or just sign company name?

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But what about when you go to open up a bank account as a single member LLC? They usually require an EIN. So if you open up the bank account with the EIN but you do the W-9 with your SSN, wouldn't that be an issue?

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I just got a college job as a peer mentor I’m I considered independent contractor?

i am being asked to fill out a w-9 form by lawyers who are handling my wealthy aunts estate - she didnt have a will. i dont really understand why i'm being asked to fill one out, i dont have a business. is it because i'm essentially hiring them to handle the estate?

I am a single member LLC. But I don't want to give out my social. I have registered my LLC but havent made it a C or S corp. Can I still check the "Individual/sole proprietor or single member LLC" box and provide my EIN instead?

I just started up my own lawn business 13 years experience and went out to network to get business and I went to this realty place and they gave me these forms along with da w-9...how do I fill that ouf so they can get my business?

I’m still confused. I am a single member llc but i have employees

whats the difference between partnership and clicking llc and typing P?

I dont feel comfortable giving people my SSN due to fraud. Plus most small businesses don't have the best controls in place. I am a single memeber LLC. Would it cause any issues if I used my EIN instead of my SSN?

I am working partime and I Im currently member of affiliates, they are asking my EIN to be able to get paid. Is this necessary to file EIN or file for LLC as a self employed?

What do I put in box 4 for a single member LLC

What if I don’t have a business/business license. Would i just check of individual

Okay, but what about the address? Business address or my personal address?

How about the address for Single Member LLC? Home or Business Address at Line 5 ?

It’s says put the name as shown in your income tax but I don’t have any income tax like I’m really confused can someone please help???

Do I enter the business address on #5 as a disregarded entity?

How i pay in State desabilty

How i pay may self w2 as llc?

I have an LLC - do I claim that on my schedule. C

is having an ein number for my general partnership ok?

What about for non profit 501c3s?? Please help!

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So if I fill out a w-9 do I pay money?

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What if your employees don't get paid more then 600

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