Foreign individuals use IRS Form W-8BEN to certify their non-U.S. status and claim benefits such as reduced withholding rates that may be available because of an income tax treaty. The form helps ...
The W-8BEN form is an IRS document required for non-U.S. individuals who receive interest, dividends or other income from U.S ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Admitted NY Bar and US Tax Court, covers US international tax law. Using the correct IRS form (W-9 for U.S. persons and W-8BEN for ...