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Instructions for IRS Form W-8BEN Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals)
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form W-8BEN , Certificate of Foreign Status of Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals) - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form W-8BEN is available for download through this link.
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Q: What is IRS Form W-8BEN?
A: IRS Form W-8BEN is a certificate of foreign status of beneficial owner for United States tax withholding and reporting.
Q: Who should use IRS Form W-8BEN?
A: Individuals who are foreign beneficial owners of income subject to U.S. tax withholding should use IRS Form W-8BEN.
Q: What is the purpose of IRS Form W-8BEN?
A: The purpose of IRS Form W-8BEN is to establish the foreign status of the beneficial owner for tax withholding purposes.
Q: How do I fill out IRS Form W-8BEN?
A: You must provide your personal information, including name, address, and taxpayer identification number, as well as certify your foreign status and eligibility for treaty benefits, if applicable.
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