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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Brandeis requires a new W-8BEN for each calendar year. Previous years forms cannot be used in subsequent years because statuses may change from year to year. To renew you must sign a new W-8BEN for ...