Vraag: #Hilda, ik heb een vreemd bericht gekregen van Interactive Brokers:

" Dear Valued Client, This communication serves as an official notice in accordance with U.S. federal tax law and regulations administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All non-U.S. individuals and entities who earn income from U.S. sources are required to maintain a valid Form W-8BEN on file. This document certifies your foreign tax residency and ensures the appropriate application of treaty-based withholding rates. 

Our compliance system indicates that your certification has expired or will soon expire. Renewal of this form is a mandatory requirement to maintain compliance with IRS regulations. If your renewal is not completed promptly, federal law mandates that a 30% withholding rate be automatically applied to all applicable U.S.-sourced income, including dividends, royalties, and interest. Please complete your renewal via our secure online compliance portal: Renew Form W-8BEN The renewal process is confidential, encrypted, and fully compliant with IRS electronic filing standards. Once renewed, your certification will remain valid for three years unless there is a change in your tax residency status. For any questions or assistance, please contact our Compliance Department. We appreciate your prompt attention to this regulatory matter and your ongoing cooperation in maintaining full compliance with U.S. tax reporting requirements".

Moet ik hier wat mee?

Antwoord: ja, je moet het deleten.