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Karuna
Oct 5, 2006, 09:18 PM
I am an Indian citizen living in India and earning through Affiliate Marketing.

I want to know about payment made to me through Clickbank towards Affiliate Commission.

What are the formalities so that no part of my commission income is withheld by the IRS ? Clickbank is asking for W-8BEN. Now, for filling up this form, do I have to have a TIN No. or EIN No. which I have to fill up on Line 6 or can I leave it blank ?

AtlantaTaxExpert
Oct 6, 2006, 09:04 AM
No income earned in India (where you live) is subject to U.S tax.

You can leave the EIN/TIN number blank.

Citibank just wants W-8BEN as proof that you are not in the U.S. This meets the letter of the law and keeps the IRS happy.

Karuna
Oct 6, 2006, 09:45 AM
Sincere thanks for your prompt reply

Karuna

AtlantaTaxExpert
Oct 6, 2006, 11:12 AM
Glad to help!