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Old 10-23-2012, 05:41 PM  
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W8-BEN forms aren't sent to the IRS. They are kept on file by the company collecting them in case they ever get audited. If audited, they can use the W8 forms and similar documents to show why they didn't withhold taxes and why no 1099 form was issued.
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