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A nonresident alien student (including a trainee or business apprentice) or researcher who receives noncompensatory scholarship or fellowship income can use Form W-8BEN to claim benefits under a tax treaty that apply to reduce or eliminate U.S. tax on such income.
- IRS.gov Fatca
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which was...
- IRS.gov Form8833
Information about Form 8833, Treaty-Based Return Position...
- IRS.gov FormW8BEN
All Form W-8 BEN Revisions. Foreign Account Tax Compliance...
- Tax Treaties
If you are a dual resident taxpayer and you claim treaty...
- IRS.gov Fatca
Form W-8BEN (Rev. October 2021) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals) For use by individuals. Entities must use Form W-8BEN-E. Go to www.irs.gov/FormW8BEN for instructions and the latest information.
If required, the U.S. taxpayer identification number is stated on line 6 (see instructions). The beneficial owner is not an individual, derives the item (or items) of income for which the treaty benefits are claimed, and, if
Form W-8BEN is used by non-U.S. individuals to certify their foreign status and claim treaty benefits. It ensures that you are not subject to the standard 30% withholding tax on certain types of income, such as dividends, interest, and royalties.
The W-8BEN form is a legal document required by the US tax authorities and is used to declare an individual’s tax status to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It’s only required for non-US residents and by completing the form, you may be able to claim a reduced rate of withholding tax.
Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals) For use by individuals. Entities must use Form W-8BEN-E. OMB No. 1545-1621. Go to www.irs.gov/FormW8BEN for instructions and the latest information. Give this form to the withholding agent or payer.
11 maj 2023 · This document offers a comprehensive guide on Form W-8BEN, a form used by foreign individuals to certify their non-U.S. status and claim tax treaty benefits.
