Lease contract with tax form?

Chris Brideweser · 2019-09-25T21:25:32Z

I just signed an oil and gas lease in Midland, Texas and was given a bonus check. Many people in my area have already signed a lease. The landman was very polite and explained things well, or at least to me it seemed he did. He works for Slickrock Land Services, LLC and is representing Mockingbird Resources LLC. He advised me not to sell but to lease. He wanted me to fill out a W-9 form which is a 'Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.' I told him that I did not want to give my Social Security number because of all the fraud nowadays, and didn't, but I did sign it. I later wondered if I should have even done that. He said that I could delay filling out the W-9 form so that I could look into it myself to see if it was okay and he will contact me if his company says they need my SS number. From what I understand, I am to pay taxes on money I receive as royalties or a bonus check. My question is: do I have to fill out a W-9 form with my SS number and give it to that company? If not, did I make a mistake by signing the form and leaving the rest blank? Thank you. Chris B.

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