Fastclick is in the process of updating our files for U.S. tax registration information on all our publishers. The United States Federal Government requires the registration of tax status on Internal Revenue Service Form W-8 (see attachment) for all foreign individuals or businesses receiving payments derived from U.S. business income. Fastclick is required by law to collect this information and, if necessary, withhold taxes from payments. In order to determine if tax withholding is necessary, please complete the enclosed documents. % `( L7 T/ R9 T; t
Based on the address Fastclick has on file for your business location, we have determined that your withholding rate is 30%. Based on that withholding rate, we estimate that your withholdings through June 2005 may be $XXX.XX. Please refer to the attached Internal Revenue Service Publication 515 for the source of this rate. In particular, refer to Chart C on page 16 and Table 1, column 10 on pages 36 and 37. If you can provide alternative information for a different rate, or if the income is connected to a U.S. business, please specify this on the appropriate form.( a) s. @& d e7 d7 t1 s
The documents that are required to be completed are attached to this email along with web links to instructions and additional information on the Internal Revenue Service website. As a general rule:
- \7 {1 s! g7 }7 t% X+ m6 X0 \ Ea) If the payments you receive from Fastclick are associated with a business in the U.S., then complete Form W-8ECI.
# P- n# z; E" o! g5 K& u4 A! xb) If the payments you receive from Fastclick are not associated with a business in the U.S. then complete Form W-8BEN. . S2 ]' E$ H6 A8 y, Q
This is only a recommendation. It is your responsibility to determine the correct form to complete. Please read the instructions carefully. We recommend that you review these documents with your tax professional./ [& Y- q5 |. p9 k) g# ]
These documents must be returned by July 20, 2005. Failure to complete these documents will result in non-distribution of payments until the information is received. Fastclick will temporarily hold the payment of publisher earnings until this information is received.
3 v0 }' `; ~( x( M& Q Q( Q8 _1 gIf you are claiming a reduced withholding rate due to U.S. treaty or U.S. connected income, you must have a U.S. tax identification number (ITIN, SSN or EIN). If you do not have a tax identification number, please complete the attached W-7 form and send it to the Internal Revenue Service.8 H$ ]( J7 r0 P$ z$ o8 I: k
Please fax the completed Form W-8 back to Fastclick by July 20, 2005. The fax number is: (805) 456-4384. |