How do I fill out the W-9 form?

The federal government requires Trail's End to issue a 1099-MISC to anyone receiving over $600 in gift cards within a calendar year. If applicable, the Scout will be prompted to enter a W-9 prior to claiming rewards. Note that the $600 is per calendar year, so if rewards from the previous year were claimed in the current year, that will impact whether a W-9 is required. 

On the app, there is an "Add W-9" button. On the website there is an "Add  W-9" link. 

Notes:

Fill in your child's name and SSN (not yours). 

SSN vs EIN - You only need to fill in one of these fields, in this situation, it would most likely be your child's SSN. 

Full instructions can be found on the IRS W-9 form: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf