IRS Form W-8BEN: A Guide for Non-U.S. Taxpayers
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IRS Form W-8BEN is a required IRS document for foreign individuals living outside of the U.S. who earn income from a U.S. source. It ensures the right amount of tax is withheld (or not withheld) from payments made to non-US residents.
In this video we cover:
What is Form W-8BEN?
Who needs to fill out this form?
What is a withholding agent?
And more.
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0:00 Intro
0:26 What is IRS Form W8-BEN?
1:24 What is a withholding agent?
1:54 Who needs to fill out a W8-BEN?
2:35 Conclusion and where to get an official form