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The document is Form W-8 Attachment X, which provides instructions for non-U.S. account holders and payees of HSBC to explain their U.S. connections as required by U.S. tax law under FATCA. It outlines the need for individuals with identified U.S. indicia to complete written explanations regarding their U.S. mailing addresses, residence addresses, and telephone numbers. The form includes sections for detailing these connections, a Substantial Presence Test to assess tax status, and a declaration of non-U.S. status.

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What is the written explanation of w8ben?

The W-8BEN is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) mandated form to collect correct Nonresident Alien (NRA) taxpayer information for individuals for reporting purposes and to document their status for tax reporting purposes. (The form for entities is the W-8BEN-E.)

What is the reason for the W8?

By completing the W-8 form properly, foreign entities certify their non-US status and, if applicable, benefit from the tax treaty between their country and the US. Therefore, the W-8 form is an important element in ensuring international tax compliance and navigating the intricacies of the US tax system.

Who completes a W8 Ben E form?

Who Must Provide Form W-8BEN-E. You must give Form W-8BEN-E to the withholding agent or payer if you are a foreign entity receiving a withholdable payment from a withholding agent, receiving a payment subject to chapter 3 withholding, or if you are an entity maintaining an account with an FFI requesting this form.

What happens if I dont fill out W-8BEN?

Failure to provide a Form W-8BEN when requested may lead to withholding at the foreign-person withholding rate of 30% or the backup withholding rate under section 3406.

Who should fill the W-8BEN form?

W-8BEN is an IRS form used by individual nonresident aliens (NRA) to report information to withholding agents, payers, or FFIs if they are the beneficial owner of an amount from U.S. sources subject to income tax withholding or the NRA account holder at a foreign financial institution (FFI).

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Why did my bank send me a W-8BEN form?

An IRS Form W-8BEN form is a Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting purposes. By completing a Form W-8BEN, you confirm to us that you are not a U.S. Taxpayer and you will avoid having taxes withheld from your interest payments.

Who needs to fill out W-8BEN?

Form W-8BEN is required to be filed with withholding agents, payers, and FFIs by non-resident alien individuals who may be subject to withholding of U.S. taxes at a 30% tax rate on payment amounts received from U.S. sources, regardless of their ability to claim a withholding exemption.

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