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    Nov 24, 2009, 04:17 PM
    Should I file W-8BEN
    Hi,

    I am from India and I did my Masters in USA. Currently I am on H-1 Visa and working in USA for a company andI bought some stocks through some broker and they are asking me to file W-8BEN. I am confused whether I should file that form or I am not eligible for that

    Please let me know as soon as possible
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    Nov 25, 2009, 12:38 AM

    You are in the U.S. on H1-B so you are resident. You do not file W-8BEN; your provide them your SSN or file W-9.
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