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gsidea
Feb 21, 2010, 05:24 PM
I am indian citizen and a non-resident in US, and have been asked to fill in the W8Ben by my bank on the interest bearing account. I am not sure, whether I need to 9a on the W8Ben?
Also, I have another question, Do I have to fill in a W8Ben form for only the interest bearing accounts or all accounts (like regular checking )?

AtlantaTaxExpert
Apr 22, 2010, 09:51 AM
Yes, you DO need to complete Line 9a to claim the treaty article that exempts you interest from U.S. income taxes.

One Form W-8BEN for each bank should be all that is required.