what the fuck is a W8 form? - GoFuckYourself.com

FlyingIguana · 07-08-2002, 07:10 AM

its all in the subject

Va2k · 07-08-2002, 07:13 AM

its for taxes mate

FlyingIguana · 07-08-2002, 07:14 AM

i'm not american tho...

LadyD · 07-08-2002, 07:18 AM

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Originally posted by FlyingIguana
i'm not american tho...

Then you would use a W8

If you were american you would use a W9.

Hope that helps.

FlyingIguana · 07-08-2002, 07:21 AM

in 4 years i haven't had to fill out a W8 form. so whats the purpose of it?

LadyD · 07-08-2002, 07:34 AM

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Originally posted by FlyingIguana
in 4 years i haven't had to fill out a W8 form. so whats the purpose of it?

Since you're in Canada and I'm assuming you're getting paid by a US sponsor, you might be required to sign a W8. I work for a brokerage firm and right after 9/11 our compliance department had us pull all files for non-US accounts, review them and contact the clients to make sure their address, phone numbers and what not were still accurate.

I'm not insinuating that this is the case but play it safe and contact the company who sent it to you and also your accountant/tax preparer. They might just tell you to throw it out but one phone call now could save you 20 later.

FlyingIguana · 07-08-2002, 08:08 AM

i don't have an accountant. i contacted the company who's site says i need to fill out the W8 form.

still doesn't answer my question as to what the purpose is? no other sponsor mentioned a W8 form before.

LadyD · 07-08-2002, 08:23 AM

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Originally posted by FlyingIguana
still doesn't answer my question as to what the purpose is? no other sponsor mentioned a W8 form before.

can't answer that but here's the actual form:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8imy.pdf

Gemini · 07-08-2002, 08:27 AM

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8imy.pdf

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FlyingIguana aspiring banker Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: toronto Posts: 10,870	what the fuck is a W8 form? its all in the subject

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Va2k I’m still alive barley. Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Va Posts: 10,060	its for taxes mate __________________

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FlyingIguana aspiring banker Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: toronto Posts: 10,870	i'm not american tho...

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FlyingIguana aspiring banker Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: toronto Posts: 10,870	in 4 years i haven't had to fill out a W8 form. so whats the purpose of it?

07-08-2002, 08:08 AM	#7
FlyingIguana aspiring banker Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: toronto Posts: 10,870	i don't have an accountant. i contacted the company who's site says i need to fill out the W8 form. still doesn't answer my question as to what the purpose is? no other sponsor mentioned a W8 form before.

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Gemini Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: o-HI-o Posts: 7,183	http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8imy.pdf