The W-8BEN form is an IRS document required for non-U.S. individuals who receive interest, dividends or other income from U.S. sources. The form, also known as the Certificate of Foreign Status of ...

Foreign individuals use IRS Form W-8BEN to certify their non-U.S. status and claim benefits such as reduced withholding rates that may be available because of an income tax treaty. The form helps ...

In December, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warned about a "new" scam involving a fake form W-8BEN. The scammers didn't relent and have continued to send out variations on the scam. I received ...

Form W-8BEN will remain in effect until a change in circumstances makes any information on the form incorrect (address, resident status, etc.). A social security number is required on the form.

And now ID thieves are brazen enough to send phony tax-related forms demanding that taxpayers fax over their bank account data. The Internal Revenue Service warned Thursday that criminals are sending ...

Kelly Phillips Erb is a Forbes senior writer who covers tax. Here's how it works. The scammers send a letter to a taxpayer stating that they may be exempt from withholding and reporting income tax.

The U.S. taxes international corporations, foreigners living in this country -- resident aliens -- and foreigners based in another country doing work here -- non-resident aliens -- on income they earn ...