What is a Person under US Code Person is?

The term “person” as used in this chapter includes an officer or employee of a corporation, or a member or employee of a partnership, who as such officer, employee, or member is under a duty to perform the act in respect of which the violation occurs. (Aug.

26 U.S. Code § 7343 - Definition of term “person”

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United States

(15) “United States” means— (A) a Federal corporation; (B) an agency, department, commission, board, or other entity of the United States; or (C) an instrumentality of the United States.

This W-8 Ben is used to claim a foreign status in regards to the tax withholding.   The theory is than rather than using the W-4 to withholding you would used the W-8 making you fall under a non-tax payer status.  

You should also send a Affidavit of Non-Tax Payer Status and a Rescission of Signature of the W-4.  You will need to convince your employer and let them that you will also notify the IRS of the new status by form of Affidavit and Rescission letter.  

Do not send the w-8 to the IRS.  The w-8 is for the employer to use in replace of the w-4.   For additional understanding and help it is recommend that you due your due diligence regarding the subject matter as this is not financial or tax advice but only a process that is being shared for those interested.  

You can also purchase templates of example Affidavit and Rescission Letter at www.awesomeproducts22.com/store for further help on accomplishing this task. 

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