If you read the previous post about BMI you would know that I am irritated with them at the way my application process is being handled. This morning, I finally get a response from Laura Smith. Actually two responses.
In the first response she tells me that I need to fill out the attached W8-BEN tax form and mail or fax it to her. Sounds reasonable, just got to fill out form and fax it over and my application will be taken care of promptly. However, it’s not that easy. United Stated citizens do not need to fill out a W8 form. That form is for foreign nationals and other foreign entities. It even says at the top of the form, “Do not use this form for: A U.S. Citizen….” The irony about this is that a few weeks ago I had asked my accountant friend about whether I needed to fill out a W-8 form or a W-9 form for the Sound Exchange application. His reply was fill out a W-9 because you are not a foreign citizen.
The second response was that she forwarded my email to a co-worker who is working on my application.
After reading those two emails this morning I responded saying that I do not need to fill out that tax form because I’m not a foreign citizen. I’m just a citizen living abroad.
Be sure to read the next and maybe final chapter of this story: BMI Part 3: The Conclusion
Dude really…why are you being such a big baby….they are asking u to fill out one paper…regardless of what your friends tell you…if this woman is telling you what they need you to send them in order to proceed with the application process then just do it. Clearly she knows for what purposes it is needed so who cares what paper your friend tells u you need to fill out your friend doesnt work for the company now do they?
Comment by susie — July 9, 2008 @ 4:31 am