The regulations pertain to section 871(m) regarding dividend equivalent payments that are treated as U.S. source income. These regulations provide guidance regarding when payments made pursuant to certain financial instruments will be treated as U.S. source income and subject to U.S. withholding tax. The information provided is necessary to permit withholding agents to determine whether U.S. withholding tax is due with respect to a payment of a dividend equivalent and the amount of the tax. The information will also be used for audit and examination purposes.
Form 1042 is used by withholding agents to report tax withheld at source on certain income paid to nonresident alien individuals, foreign partnerships, and foreign corporations to the IRS. Form 1042-S is used by withholding agents to report income and tax withheld to payees. A copy of each 1042-S is filed magnetically or with Form 1042 for information reporting purposes. The IRS uses this information to verify that the correct amount of tax has been withheld and paid to the United States. Form 1042-T is used by withholding agents to transmit Forms 1042-S to the IRS.
US Code:
26 USC 6001
Name of Law: Notice or regulations requiring records, statement, and special returns
US Code:
26 USC 871
Name of Law: Tax on nonresident alien individuals
US Code:
26 USC 1441
Name of Law: Withholding of tax on nonresident aliens
US Code:
26 USC 1442
Name of Law: Withholding of tax on foreign corporations
US Code:
26 USC 6103
Name of Law: Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information
US Code:
26 USC 1461
Name of Law: Liability for withheld tax
D. Merkel 202 622-3870 david.p.merkel@irscounsel.treas.gov
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