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 ...

Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), licensed realtor and educator with over 35 years of diverse financial management experience. He is an expert on personal finance, corporate finance ...

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 ...

Kelly Phillips Erb is a Forbes senior writer who covers tax. Here's how it works. The scammers send a letter to a taxpayer stating that they may be exempt from withholding and reporting income tax.

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 ...