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The document provides instructions for completing Form W-8BEN, which certifies the foreign status of beneficial owners for U.S. tax withholding and reporting purposes. It outlines the purpose of the form, who must provide it, and details on claiming treaty benefits to reduce or exempt withholding taxes on U.S.-sourced income. The instructions include updates reflecting recent regulations, definitions of key terms, and specific guidance for various scenarios involving nonresident aliens and foreign financial institutions.

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Who should fill out a W8BEN form?

Non-US individuals who receive certain types of income from US sourcessuch as interest, dividends, rents, royalties, and certain other types of incomeneed to fill out the W-8 BEN. The form is used to claim any applicable tax treaty benefits and to verify that the individual is not a US resident for tax purposes.

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.

What is a W-8BEN E form used for?

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

Is SSN required for W8BEN?

If you are an individual, you are generally required to enter your social security number (SSN).

How to fill in w-8BEN form?

How Do I Fill Out Form W-8BEN? Part I Identification of Beneficial Owner: Line 1: Enter your name as the beneficial owner. Line 2: Enter your country of citizenship. Line 3: Enter your permanent residence/mailing address. Line 4: Enter your mailing address, if different.

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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.)

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