Form 4669, Request for Relief From Tax Withholding, is used by a payor to claim exemption from backup withholding when the payee has already reported the payment and paid the tax. The form is divided into three parts: payor information, payee information, and the payee’s signature under penalties of perjury.
This IRS form is required when a business (the payor) believes the payee is not subject to backup withholding. Typical scenarios include:
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After filling out Form 4669, mail the original signed copy to the address listed in the form’s instructions, or fax it if an electronic submission is permitted by the IRS.
Find quick answers to the most common queries about Form 4669 below.
No. The fillable PDF can be completed and signed electronically, then printed for mailing if required.
Only the payee signs Part 3. The payor’s signature is not required.
The form will be rejected. Ensure the correct Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number is entered.
Only when the payor believes the payee is exempt from backup withholding. Otherwise, standard withholding rules apply.
Retain the signed PDF for at least three years, as required by IRS record‑keeping guidelines.
The IRS does not currently accept electronic submissions for Form 4669; you must mail or fax the signed paper copy.
Submit the form as soon as the exemption is known, ideally before the payment is made to avoid unnecessary withholding.
Form 4669 is one of Tax forms that are documents used to report information related to taxes to the relevant tax authority. There are various types of tax forms, including federal, state, and local tax forms, which can vary depending on the taxpayer's circumstances and location.
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