Series: Paying Vendors in the U.S.
Withholding, Forms, and Reporting for Domestic and International Vendors
Paying vendors sounds simple until tax rules come into play. Whether you're handling payments for U.S.-based or foreign vendors, knowing when to withhold taxes and how to report correctly is essential for staying compliant.
In this video series, we walk you through the essentials: how to handle domestic vendor payments, what changes when you pay foreign vendors, and which IRS forms you need to file. Perfect for international companies doing business in the U.S. or teams new to vendor compliance.
Watch the full series to get ahead of tax headaches and streamline your payment process.
Paying Vendors in the U.S.
Paying U.S. Vendors: When to Withhold & What to File
Learn when you need to withhold taxes from domestic vendor payments, what “backup withholding” means, and why Form W-9 is your first line of defense.
Paying Foreign Vendors: Withholding, Treaties & Forms
Paying vendors outside the U.S.? This video explains when 30% withholding applies, how tax treaties affect the rate, and why the W-8BEN/E and W-8ECI forms matter.
Vendor Reporting: IRS Forms 1099 & 1042-S Explained
Withholding is just half the job, reporting is the other. Understand when to file Form 1099 for U.S. vendors or Form 1042-S for foreign vendors, and how to stay compliant.
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