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rainysummer2009
Feb 17, 2010, 12:35 PM
Hi,

I am holding H4 visa which is valid from Dec 2009. In January 2010, I opened a checking account, shall I fill in the W-8BEN or W-9 form?

Also, I received a $100 bonus from the bank which is awarded as interest. Shall I report it to IRS in my tax return?

MukatA
Feb 17, 2010, 08:09 PM
File W-9.
Yes, bonus is income.