topic Filled out Line 1 on W9 Wrong in Business & farm

Filled out Line 1 on W9 Wrong

proplytics — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:25:23 GMT

Hi -

I have a single member LLC and sent a W9 to a client, but I incorrectly put the business name on Line 1. I used the business EIN as well.

After reviewing, it appears I should have put my personal name on line 1, business name on line 2.

Having made this mistake, what should I do to correct it?

Re: Filled out Line 1 on W9 Wrong

VolvoGirl — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:43:04 GMT

That should be ok. The W9 does not go to the IRS, only to the person. It's just to give them your ssn or EIN.

Re: Filled out Line 1 on W9 Wrong

proplytics — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:54:55 GMT

That is good to hear. I just started and didn't want to tell my client I have no clue what I'm doing...

So even though I put my biz name on line 1 and used my LLC EIN, it should flow through fine when I report on my Schedule C?

Re: Filled out Line 1 on W9 Wrong

Critter-3 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:50:50 GMT

Yes ... when you got the EIN for a sole prop you linked it to your SS# and on the Sch C the SS# & the EIN are both entered so they are also linked that way. Life is good.