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posted Nov 27, 2023 8:13:21 AM

I wanted to know if I should be filing W8BEN or W9 form for RSUs. I am working full time in the US on F1 OPT visa status.

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Level 15
Nov 27, 2023 8:45:51 AM

@pk?

Level 15
Nov 28, 2023 10:35:19 AM

@jayakhan04-gmail , assuming that you are :

(a) Physically present in the USA

(b)  valid  work visa / EAD

(c)  and have a TIN  ( SSN )

(d)  that you do not wish to assert treaty  benefits

(e) and NOT filing a 1040-NR

 

You should  use the W-9

 

Question in my mind is  if you are on OPT, where do the RSUs come from  --   an earlier employer  in another country ( home country )?

 

Saalam Alequom

 

pk