Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury

Instructions for Form 8233 (06/2011)

Exemption From Withholding on Compensation for Independent (and Certain Dependent) Personal Services of a Nonresident Alien Individual

Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.

Revised: 06/2011


Table of Contents

  • General Instructions
    • Purpose of Form
      • Giving Form 8233 to the Withholding Agent
      • Definitions
        • Nonresident Alien
        • U.S. Person
        • Tax Treaty Withholding Exemption
        • Resident of a Treaty Country
        • Compensation for Independent Personal Services
        • Compensation for Dependent Personal Services
        • Compensatory Scholarship or Fellowship Income
        • Noncompensatory Scholarship or Fellowship Income
        • Withholding Agent
        • Beneficial Owner
      • Avoid Common Errors
    • Specific Instructions
      • Part I
        • Line 2
        • Line 3
        • Line 4
        • Line 6
        • Line 8
        • Line 9a
        • Line 9b
        • Line 10
      • Part II
        • Line 11a
        • Line 11b
        • Line 12a
        • Line 12b
        • Line 12c
        • Line 13b
        • Line 14
        • Lines 15 through 18 (for certain independent personal services)
      • Part IV
        • Withholding Agent's Responsibilities
        • Signature
    • Instructions for Form 8233 - Notices
      • Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice.
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