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# Submit W-9 form

The **W-9 Form** is an official IRS document used to provide your tax information to businesses that pay you. By filling out this form, you share details like your **Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)** or **Social Security Number (SSN)**, which are required for tax reporting.

#### **Why do you need to submit it?**

* If you are a U.S.-based affiliate and earn **$600 or more** in commissions during a tax year, the business paying you must report your earnings to the IRS using [**Form 1099-NEC**](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-admin/affiliate-admin-settings/download-1099-nec-forms.md).
* Submitting a W-9 form ensures that you receive your [**1099-NEC form**](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-admin/affiliate-admin-settings/download-1099-nec-forms.md) on time so you can report your income correctly when filing taxes.

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## How to submit your W-9 form to your affiliate account

### 1. Confirm your residency

Step 1: Navigate to the **Settings** tab, then click **Tax information**.

Step 2: In the *Tax information* section, confirm you're a US citizen.

<figure><img src="/files/OJR7Igkm6S4c0ITRXi7N" alt="confirm as us citizen"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 2. Fill out your tax information

After confirming your residency, you'll see the **Step 1** section that allows you to provide your tax information. This information is required for the system to generate your 1099-NEC forms (if [eligible](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-admin/affiliate-admin-settings/download-1099-nec-forms.md#conditions-to-generate-your-1099-nec-forms)).

<figure><img src="/files/Z6mK89Ce9RD3MO7DOWxV" alt="fill tax information"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 3. Upload your W-9 form

After providing your tax information, please submit your W-9 form in the **Step 2** section. The uploaded file will then be sent to the merchant.

<figure><img src="/files/CMekoIFBvaXaKT6DIKmH" alt="download sample form"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
