Q: Does Sprintax support the annual tax treaty renewal process?
A: Yes, Sprintax fully supports the annual Tax Treaty renewal process. This is seamlessly managed...
Q: Are there any employer compliance requirements for identifying and applying tax treaties for foreign individuals?
A: A foreign national eligible for a tax treaty on compensation income must provide a completed a...
Q: How can I help my Foreign Nationals determine if their Country of Residence has a tax treaty convention with the US in place?
A: The Tax Treaty Engine in Calculus is a quick and easy tool to use which allows administrators ...
Q: If our Institution does not recognize Tax Treaties, is there any reason to have foreign Individuals data in Sprintax?
A: Sprintax Calculus can generate various withholding forms for foreign Individuals, including W-...
Q: If a foreign national's stay exceeds the duration covered by a federal tax treaty, is it the responsibility of the Individual or Institution to pay the federal income taxes?
A: If a foreign national exceeds their stay after they claimed the treaty then please check if t...
Q: For scholarship tax treaty applications, should Form W-8BEN be submitted and reviewed each year, given that most tax treaties have time limits on scholarship benefits?
A: Form W-8BEN is valid until the end of the year plus three additional years.
For example, if a ...
Q: Does Sprintax evaluate income tax treaty articles and make determinations about the application of such treaty articles?
A: Tax treaty eligibility and denials are coded into the software. The combination of residency s...
Q: When Individuals are completing their questionnaire and select their expected income type, Is tax treaty eligibility assessed only for the selected income type?
A: Yes, treaty eligibility would only be conducted for income codes that the Individual has selec...
Q: If a foreign national lived in another country and paid taxes there before coming to the US, but does not intend on returning to that country after their time in the US, would they be considered a Resident of that country for tax treaty purposes?
A: Yes, Country of residence for tax treaty purposes is the country an individual was resident pr...