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    Feb 17, 2010, 12:35 PM
    h4 tax bank interest
    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?
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    Feb 17, 2010, 08:09 PM

    File W-9.
    Yes, bonus is income.
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