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IRS Form W-8BEN-E
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IRS Form W-8BEN-E Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities)
What Is IRS Form W-8BEN-E?
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury on July 1, 2017. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form W-8BEN-E?
A: IRS Form W-8BEN-E is a certification form used by foreign entities to establish their status as beneficial owners for the purpose of US tax withholding and reporting.
Q: Who needs to fill out IRS Form W-8BEN-E?
A: Foreign entities that receive income from US sources need to fill out IRS Form W-8BEN-E.
Q: What is the purpose of IRS Form W-8BEN-E?
A: The purpose of IRS Form W-8BEN-E is to establish the foreign entity's eligibility for reduced or exempted withholding tax rates on income received from US sources.
Q: What information is required on IRS Form W-8BEN-E?
A: IRS Form W-8BEN-E requires information such as the entity's name, address, country of residence, tax identification number, and details of any applicable tax treaty benefits.
Q: Are there any penalties for non-compliance?
A: Yes, failure to provide a completed and valid IRS Form W-8BEN-E may result in the application of backup withholding tax rates on income received from US sources.
Form Details:
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