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Form W-8BEN Instructions - Certificate of Foreign Status for United States Tax Withholding filed for Form 1042-S - International Student Tax Withholding - F1 OPT J1 visa taxes - Should I File IRS Tax Form W-8BEN or Form W9


Generally a Non Resident Alien (NRA) International Student in F1 J1 visa taxes is subjected to US Tax withholding (NRA withholding) of 30% on their US Source Income.

A Non Resident Alien International Student in F1 J1 visa taxes needs to submit Form W-8BEN to the withholding agent (employer or financial institution or school) to;

1. If applicable, claim a reduced rate of, or exception from, withholding under an Income Tax Treaty.

2. Establish Foreign Status

3. Claim Exception from Form 1099 Reporting.

4. Claim that the person is the beneficial owner of the income.

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