Filling out W9 as a Single Member LLC?

[RCunningham]

Read exactly what the instructions say.

Your single-member LLC is a "disregarded entity". This is its default tax classification. As long as you do not make an election on Form 8832 to be taxed as a corporation, your single-member LLC remains a "disregarded entity.

Your single-member LLC has an EIN. The instructions specifically say NOT to use the EIN of your single-member LLC (which is a "disregarded entity"). The instructions tell you to use the social security number of the owner--you. If you, as an INDIVIDUAL, have an employer identification number (a tax identification number other than your social security number that is used for employment tax purposes), you should use that EIN rather than your social security number.

[TedR]

Guys I have been in Single Member LLC's (several of them for the last 15 years) all were disregarded entities for tax purposes.

Put both the EIN if you have one and your SS# onto the form.

It is that simple. That is what I have done for 15 years. Never had an issue. IRS is happy. People requesting W9 are happy. no big deal.

The whole purpose of the form is to make sure that the IRS knows about earnings paid to you. That is all. Put them both on there if you have both so there is never a misunderstanding and so that you can't get in trouble.

[jasonpat]

Guys I have been in Single Member LLC's (several of them for the last 15 years) all were disregarded entities for tax purposes.

Put both the EIN if you have one and your SS# onto the form.

It is that simple. That is what I have done for 15 years. Never had an issue. IRS is happy. People requesting W9 are happy. no big deal.

The whole purpose of the form is to make sure that the IRS knows about earnings paid to you. That is all. Put them both on there if you have both so there is never a misunderstanding and so that you can't get in trouble.

As you said the all the rules are mentioned on the form we cal also take the help from there.