I'm signing a contract for a publication in the US. The publisher wants me to fill out either a W-9 or a W-8BEN. As a Canadian citizen working in the US on a H1-B, which of these two forms would I need to fill out? Thanks!
Perhaps no one is responding to this question because it is self-evident?!!! Well... unfortunately, it isn't self-evident to me. My guess is that I must fill out the W-8BEN (even if I have a permanent US address), is that correct?
I invite you to post this at the tax forum, where it 'self-evidently' belongs.
After 20 years, I am severely cutting back on responses. Do not ask specifically for my help. There are a few others on this board that can answer most questions. All the best