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How does a contractor claim a tax treaty exemption?

Banking, payments & cross-border

On the W-8 itself, by naming the treaty country, the relevant article, and the rate claimed, and providing a taxpayer identification number where required.

An incomplete treaty claim is treated as no claim, so the full statutory rate applies. Check the form before you rely on it.

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Check your EIN confirmation letter (CP 575) first. If that is gone, look at a previously filed tax return, a business bank account application, or any 1099 you have issued. Your bank or your payroll provider will also have it on file.

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