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Since you're a US citizen, you must provide the W9 form instead. The W8-BEN (for individuals) and W8-BEN-E (for entities) is equivalent form that applies to non-US citizen.
In regards to the reported payments, we suggest contacting the IRS directly to make sure what payments should be included on the W9 form.
Here's how:
- Go to IRS.gov website.
- Click the Forms & Instructions tab.
- Select Form W-9.
I've searched and added articles from the IRS website for additional reference:
They'll be setting up a non residential employee (NRA) then verify it to the IRS, since the employee is a US Person but resides in Non US Country, which means this person does have SSN. If will they be exempt to tax or not.
You can also check out this article on how to Set up Nonresident Alien (NRA) tax withholding for foreign employee.
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