Auditing Your Nonresident Alien Accounts: W-8BEN and 1042S Reporting

Date:

Sep 24, 2024

Nonresident aliens continue to be a compliance nightmare. Let’s check the deposit accounts that we have and see if anybody is incorrectly classified and if the paperwork and system are correct. 

Are your W-8BENs filled out properly? Is your system set to withhold or not withhold as needed on interest-bearing accounts? What countries are involved? Does it help to have a US TIN?

All of these questions will be addressed in our audit worksheet and training. Get your staff in compliance by checking their work.