Tax question

Discussion in 'Commission Junction' started by intmed, Mar 11, 2009.

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  1. #1
    Hello,

    I have a company(not VAT registered).I'm not from US.

    Now I want to complete my tax information:
    Account>Administrative Settings>Tax Information
    "Certification Of No United States Activities" and w-8

    The problem is that I have sites in US.So what do I have to do.Does it mean I have to pay any taxes in US?

    Thank you.
     
    intmed, Mar 11, 2009 IP
  2. thethinktank

    thethinktank Peon

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    #2
    No, you don't have to pay U.S. taxes in that case.
     
    thethinktank, Mar 11, 2009 IP
  3. intmed

    intmed Peon

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    Thank you

    but what about that ... I can't sign it, because I have us hosting.Do I get paid from cj without that?
     
    intmed, Mar 12, 2009 IP
  4. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #4
    Having US hosting does NOT count as being "effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States". Nor does it count as having "employees or equipment located in the United States".

    Unless you OWN servers in the US, then you're fine.

    Most of CJ's "Non US" members will have US hosting.
     
    Kerosene, Mar 12, 2009 IP
  5. intmed

    intmed Peon

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    Thank you

    I also use adwords, e-lance services in us, and place my ads on us sites(paid).Aren't these us activities?

    Can I sign it?
     
    intmed, Mar 12, 2009 IP
  6. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #6
    Just shut up and sign it :D :) :D

    As far as I understand it, as long as CJ have got a signed form from you, then it keeps the IRS happy, which is really all they (CJ) care about.
     
    Kerosene, Mar 13, 2009 IP
  7. intmed

    intmed Peon

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    OK :)

    and last question

    do i have to sign both of these forms (w-8 and this certificate) or only one of them?
     
    intmed, Mar 13, 2009 IP
  8. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #8
    I know I signed and mailed in my W8, but I can't remember signing anything else.
     
    Kerosene, Mar 13, 2009 IP
  9. igaryok1

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    #9
    why don't you ask an accountant? Or at least ask on an Accounting forum.
     
    igaryok1, Mar 13, 2009 IP
  10. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Maybe because the average accountant won't have a clue what Commission Junction is - and if they're a European or Asian accountant, they won't know anything about US tax laws.
     
    Kerosene, Mar 13, 2009 IP
  11. intmed

    intmed Peon

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    yes that's the reason
     
    intmed, Mar 13, 2009 IP