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Are eSignatures Permitted on Form W-9?
March 17, 2026
Q. We have been requiring handwritten signatures on the W-9 per a IOFM W-9 training I attended in June 2024 when it was stated that "eSignatures are not permitted on the Form W-9." We are getting push back on this. The latest argument was: Digital signatures are accepted all the time (this is fastest and easiest for my clients). The IRS permits electronic signatures on Form W-9, provided the electronic system captures and authenticates the signer’s identity and maintains a record of the…
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