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posted Jun 1, 2025 1:00:50 PM

I got a mail for me from my wife saying i need to file w 8ben for bank interest

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2025 1:17:12 PM

IRS Form W-8BEN, Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals) - https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-8-ben

 

You must give Form W-8BEN to the withholding agent or payer if you are a nonresident alien who is the beneficial owner of an amount subject to withholding, or if you are an account holder of an FFI documenting yourself as a nonresident alien.