LinkShare - Help with tax information

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by xTutorials, Mar 27, 2009.

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    I just started with LinkShare affiliate program and don't know anything about the Tax Information. At Adsense it was easy with the steps they provided...but here they only give a drop-down with five options: W-9, W-8BEN, W-8IMY, W-8ECI and W-8EXP

    I don't live in the US, don't have a business in the US or any employees in the US. I don't even have a company...I am just an individual. Can anyone please help me? What is the option I need. Also, how will I pay the taxes? 10x
     
    xTutorials, Mar 27, 2009 IP
  2. wuweichao

    wuweichao Peon

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    If you live outside us, you do not need to fill in TAX info.
     
    wuweichao, Mar 27, 2009 IP
  3. xTutorials

    xTutorials Well-Known Member

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    Are u sure? I went to the IRS website and read the documents, and for the W-8ECI it sais this: Certificate of Foreign Person's Claim That Income Is Effectively Connected With the Conduct of a Trade or Business in the United States

    I think I am in this category. Thanks...
     
    xTutorials, Mar 28, 2009 IP
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    hbl Well-Known Member

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    LinkShare is legally required to collect tax-related information from all publishers (including publishers who are based outside of the United States) in order to issue commission payments. The tax information you're required to submit is an IRS form W9 or W8, whichever is applicable to your situation.

    If you have questions regarding which tax form to select, please refer to a qualified tax advisor or visit the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov.
     
    hbl, Mar 28, 2009 IP