What is a W-9 Form and why is it needed?
A W-9 form is an Internal Revenue Service form that indicates a taxpayers identification number and certification. IRS regulations require University of La Verne to obtain taxpayer identification numbers for vendors, individuals, and contractors with which the University does business. If a department is going to do business with a vendor or individual for the first time, a W-9 form needs to be requested before the product is ordered or the service is rendered. The W-9 form is located on University of La Vernes website under Accounts Payable.
A W-9 form is an Internal Revenue Service form that indicates a taxpayer’s identification number and certification. IRS regulations require ULV to obtain taxpayer identification numbers for vendors, individuals, and contractors with which the University does business. If a department is going to do business with a vendor or individual for the first time, a W-9 form needs to be requested before the product is ordered or the service is rendered. The W-9 form is located at www.ulv.edu/finance.
