Yes, I do agree that it is specifically mentioned that the foreign partner does not need a TIN to claim a reduced rate of withholding. Furthermore, "IF foreign partners are not required to obtain an SSN or TIN, a partnership should enter 000-00-0000 in Item E if the partner is an individual or 00-0000000 if the partner is an entity. This change in e-file policy at the IRS should not be interpreted by partners, partnerships, and their tax preparers as a policy that partners who were not previously required to obtain an SSN or TIN are now required to do so".
Thank you for pointing this out.
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