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Guides, tips, and updates on U.S. tax forms for non-residents.
W-8BEN-E
W-8BEN-E: A Guide for an Integral Part of a Foreign Government
Learn how to fill out Form W-8BEN-E if your organization is an "Integral Part" of a foreign government, such as a ministry or agency. A step-by-step guide.
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W-8BEN-E for Government-Controlled Entities: Status and Instructions
Learn how to fill out Form W-8BEN-E for a 'Foreign Government-Controlled Entity.' A step-by-step guide on selecting the status in Chapters 3, 4, and completing Part XIII.
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What is a Partnership on Form W-8BEN-E? | Filing Tips
Learn how to correctly define the "Partnership" status under Chapter 3 and fill out Form W-8BEN-E to avoid the 30% U.S. tax. Practical tips and instructions.
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W-8BEN-E: Guide for International Organizations
A guide to filling out W-8BEN-E for international organizations. Learn how to choose the International Organization status and correctly complete Part XIV.
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W-8BEN-E: A Filing Guide for an Estate
How to fill out Form W-8BEN-E on behalf of an Estate. Learn which FATCA status to choose (e.g., 'in liquidation') and how to correctly claim tax benefits.
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W-8BEN-E: Complex Trust Status | Guide to Chapter 3 and FATCA
What is a Complex Trust on Form W-8BEN-E? Learn how this status differs from Simple Trust and leads to completing the sections for Passive NFFE (Part XXVI).
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W-8BEN-E for Corporations: A Filing Guide
A step-by-step guide for corporations and LLCs. Learn how to select the Corporation status and which FATCA status (e.g., Active NFFE) to indicate next on Form W-8BEN-E.
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Form W-8BEN-E: Disregarded Entity Status Explained | Guide
What is a Disregarded Entity on Form W-8BEN-E? Learn how to correctly list the owner and the entity itself, and which form sections (Part II) are affected.
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W-8BEN-E: How to Fill Out the Form for a Private Foundation
A guide for private foundations. Learn how to choose the Private Foundation status in Chapter 3 and which section of Form W-8BEN-E to fill out next: Part XXI or Part XXII.
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W-8BEN-E: Tax-Exempt Status for Nonprofit Organizations
A guide for nonprofit and charitable organizations. Learn how to choose the Tax-Exempt status and which section of Form W-8BEN-E to fill out next: Part XXI or Part XXII.
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Form W-8BEN-E: Grantor Trust Status Explained | Guide
What is a Grantor Trust on Form W-8BEN-E? Learn how this status affects form completion, including the hybrid entity question and Part III.
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W-8BEN-E: Central Bank of Issue Status | Guide to Chapter 3 and Part XIII
A guide for central banks on filling out Form W-8BEN-E. Learn how to choose the Central Bank of Issue status and correctly complete the related Part XIII.
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W-8BEN-E: What is Simple Trust Status? | Chapter 3 Guide
We explain in detail the Simple Trust status for Form W-8BEN-E. Find out what it is, when to choose it, and how this choice affects the rest of the form.
W-8BEN-E
How to Choose Chapter 3 Status in Form W-8BEN-E | Explanation
A detailed breakdown of each status from Chapter 3 of Form W-8BEN-E. We explain what to choose: Corporation, Partnership, Disregarded Entity, Trust, and others.
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W-8BEN Part II: The Key to 0% Tax | A Step-by-Step Guide
A detailed guide to filling out Part II of Form W-8BEN. Learn how to specify the country, tax treaty article, and rate to reduce U.S. tax.
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