I just got my tax id and everything, went to fill out this form, and low and behold, I need my signature, which begs the question why do they let you fill out the other parts. Below is the instructions, it says signature may not be required under certain circumstances, which I don't understand. Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the Certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions on page 4. What do you suggest? I'm irritated because it seems every time I want to do something that should seemingly take 2 seconds it turns into a day project.
It should still only take a few seconds and not all day. Fill out the form online and submit or print and fax/mail. No signature is required on w-9s Id you see page 4 you will see the below which I am assuming applies to your situation. Other payments. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification unless you have been notified that you have previously given an incorrect TIN. “Other payments†include payments made in the course of the requester’s trade or business for rents, royalties, goods (other than bills for merchandise), medical and health care services (including payments to corporations), payments to a nonemployee for services, payments to certain fishing boat crew members and fishermen, and gross proceeds paid to attorneys (including payments to corporations).