The W-8BEN form is an IRS document required for non-U.S. individuals who receive interest, dividends or other income from U.S. sources. The form, also known as the Certificate of Foreign Status of ...

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 ...

Form W-8BEN will remain in effect until a change in circumstances makes any information on the form incorrect (address, resident status, etc.). A social security number is required on the form.

Giving your employees the correct tax forms isn’t always as easy as you might think. Find out the critical differences between forms W-8 and W-9. Understanding the distinctions between Forms W-8, W-9, ...

In December, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warned about a "new" scam involving a fake form W-8BEN. The scammers didn't relent and have continued to send out variations on the scam. I received ...