When paying non-US contractor, what forms do I have to fill?

[DavidD66]

There is no requirement to withhold taxes or report any income when paying an international contractor if the contractor is not a U.S. citizen and the services provided are outside the U.S.  If you engaged an international contractor you should provide an IRS Form W-8BEN to the foreign contractor.   You should ensure it is prepared fully and accurately and is signed and dated by the contractor. You do not submit the form to the IRS, but you should keep it on file to certify the contractor’s foreign status should the IRS questions why taxes were not withheld.  For more information see the IRS Publication:  About Instructions for the Requester of Forms W–8 BEN, W–8 BEN–E, W–8 ECI, W–8 EXP, and W–8 IMY

[companyor]

Thanks, where do I enter the amount I paid the contractor in Turbotax ?

[LeticiaF1]

Go back to your business entry and the contractor expense is under the Less Common Expenses, under contract labor.  See the steps below to go back to the business section in your return:

1. Type Schedule C in the Search box.
2. Select the Jump to link.
3. Answer Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? and answer the questions until you get the Select any expense categories you have screen.
4. Select your expenses, then Continue.
   • If you've already worked in this section, select Edit or Review next to your business.

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