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IRS Forms: International and Foreign Status
6 forms about international and foreign status. Each page explains the form in plain English and lets you fill out the official PDF in your browser.
Form W-7Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification NumberThe form you use to get a tax ID number from the IRS when you have to file a U.S. tax return but can't get a Social Security number.Form W-8BENCertificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals)The form you give a U.S. payer or bank to show you are a foreign individual and to claim a treaty withholding rate if you qualify.Form W-8BEN-ECertificate of Entities Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities)The form a foreign entity gives to a U.S. payer to show it is not a U.S. person and to claim a lower treaty rate of withholding.Form 1040-NRU.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax ReturnThe U.S. tax return you file when you are a nonresident alien with income from the United States or tax withheld that you want back.Form 8832Entity Classification ElectionThe form an LLC or similar business files to choose whether the IRS taxes it as a corporation, a partnership, or as part of its owner.Form 8843Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals With a Medical ConditionThe form you file as a foreign visitor to explain why certain days in the U.S. should not count toward the substantial presence test.
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Tax returns and schedules 371099s and information returns 8Withholding and W forms 17Payroll and employment tax 9Starting and structuring a business 6Credits and deductions 11IRAs, HSAs and retirement accounts 4Extensions and payment plans 9Transcripts, authorizations and address changes 8Refunds, identity theft and relief 6Estate and gift tax 4Nonprofit filings 2