Get Irs W-8ben 2021-2025

The IRS W-8BEN form is essential for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or residents to certify their foreign status for tax withholding purposes. Completing this form online can streamline your filing process and ensure compliance with U.S. tax regulations.

Follow the steps to complete the W-8BEN form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the IRS W-8BEN form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. In Part I, identify the beneficial owner by entering their full name in line 1.
3. Enter the permanent residence address in line 2, ensuring to include the complete street address without using a P.O. box.
4. In line 3, specify the country of citizenship.
5. Complete lines 4 and 5 with the mailing address if it differs from the permanent residence address.
6. Fill out line 6a with the U.S. taxpayer identification number (SSN or ITIN) if required.
7. If you do not have a foreign tax identifying number, check the box in line 6b.
8. Input the reference number(s) in line 7 if applicable.
9. Provide the date of birth in line 8 using the MM-DD-YYYY format.
10. In Part II, specify the country in line 9 where the beneficial owner is a resident for tax treaty benefits.
11. Indicate the provisions being claimed on the tax treaty in line 10 and the applicable withholding rate.
12. Explain any additional conditions in line 11 that qualify for the specified withholding rate.
13. Proceed to Part III and certify the information by signing the form, entering the date, and providing your printed name.
14. Once completed, you can save changes, download, print, or share the W-8BEN form.

Complete your IRS W-8BEN form online today for seamless tax compliance.