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Explains exemptions, FATCA reporting codes, and when to complete line 3b for partnerships, trusts/estates, or LLCs with foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries. 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For sole proprietors or disregarded entities, enter the owner’s name on line 1 and the business/disregarded entity’s name on line 2 if applicable.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"How should the federal tax classification be selected on line 3a?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"Check only one of the seven boxes for the entity/individual on line 1, such as Individual/sole proprietor, C corporation, S corporation, Partnership, Trust/estate, or LLC. 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For guidance related to the purpose of Form W-9, see Purpose of Form, below.  \n\n|  | 1 Name of entity/individual. An entry is required. (For a sole proprietor or disregarded entity, enter the owner’s name on line 1, and enter the business/disregarded entity’s name on line 2.)\u003Cbr>CORNELL UNIVERSITY |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| . | 2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above. |  |  |  |\n| Print or type.\u003Cbr>Specific Instructions on page 3 | 3a Check the appropriate box for federal tax classification of the entity/individual whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes.\u003Cbr> Individual/sole proprietor  C corporation  S corporation  Partnership  Trust/estate  LLC. Enter the tax classification (C = C corporation, S = S corporation, P = Partnership) . . . .  \u003Cbr>Note: Check the “LLC” box above and, in the entry space, enter the appropriate code (C, S, or P) for the tax classification of the LLC, unless it is a disregarded entity. A disregarded entity should instead check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner.\u003Cbr>✔ Other (see instructions) Section 501(c)(3) Education Corporation\u003Cbr>|  |  | 4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals; see instructions on page 3):\u003Cbr>Exempt payee code (if any)  1 \u003Cbr>Exemption from Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting code (if any)  A \u003Cbr>(Applies to accounts maintained outside the United States.) |\n|  | 3b If on line 3a you checked “Partnership” or “Trust/estate,” or checked “LLC” and entered “P” as its tax classification, and you are providing this form to a partnership, trust, or estate in which you have an ownership interest, check this box if you have any foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries. See instructions . . . . . . . . . |  | |  |\n| See | 5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.) . See instructions.\u003Cbr>377 PINE TREE ROAD | Requester’s name and address (optional) |  |  |\n|  | 6 City, state, and ZIP code\u003Cbr>ITHACA, NY 14850 |  |  |  |\n|  | 7 List account number(s) here (optional) |  |  |  |\n\n Part I  Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)  \nEnter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN) . However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN) . If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, later.  \n| Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. See also What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter. | 1 | 5 | – | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nCertification  \nPart II  \nUnder penalties of perjury, I certify that:  \n1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and  \n2. I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and  \n3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and  \n4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct.  \nCertification 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. 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