Step-by-Step Guide to Filling in USA Tax Info for AdSense for Non-USA Citizens (e.g., Ugandans)

Step-by-Step Guide to Filling in USA Tax Info for AdSense for Non-USA Citizens

As a non-USA citizen, providing your tax information correctly is essential to avoid unnecessary withholding on your AdSense earnings. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide to filling in the USA tax information for Ugandan publishers in AdSense.

1. Access the Tax Information Section

1. Log in to your Google AdSense account.
2. Navigate to Payments in the left-hand menu.
3. Click Manage settings and scroll to the Payments profile section.
4. Under United States tax info, click Add tax info to start the form.

2. Tax Identity

• You will be asked to select the W-8 tax form that applies to you.
  • For Ugandans and other non-US individuals, choose W-8BEN (Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting).
  • Click Start W-8BEN form.

3. Provide Personal Information

• Full Name: Enter your full legal name as it appears on official documents.
• Country of Citizenship: Select Uganda from the dropdown menu.
• Foreign TIN:
  • Input your Tax Identification Number (TIN) from Uganda. If you don’t have one, leave this blank (but it’s better to provide one to avoid higher withholding rates).

4. Address

• Enter your permanent residence address. Ensure this matches your official address in Uganda.
  • Street Address: Provide your complete address (e.g., Plot 10, Kampala Road).
  • City: Enter your city (e.g., Kampala).
  • Region/State: Enter your region (e.g., Central Region).
  • Postal Code: Provide your postal code (e.g., 256001).
• Check the box for Mailing address is the same as permanent residence, unless your mailing address is different.

5. Tax Treaty

• Claim Tax Treaty Benefits:
  • Unfortunately, Uganda does not have a tax treaty with the USA. This means you cannot claim reduced withholding rates on your AdSense earnings.
  • Select No to the question asking if you’re claiming a tax treaty.

6. Activities and Services Performed in the U.S.

• Confirmation of Services:
  • You will be asked whether your activities (e.g., creating content for AdSense) are performed in the United States.
  • Select No, as your activities are conducted entirely in Uganda or outside the USA.
  • Check the box confirming that you provide services outside the U.S.

7. Tax Reporting

• Review the information provided for accuracy.
• Signature:
  • Enter your full legal name to electronically sign the document.
  • Confirm that you are signing on your own behalf as the beneficial owner.

8. Document Preview

• After submitting your information, you’ll see a preview of the W-8BEN form you completed.
• Review it thoroughly to ensure all details are correct.

9. Submit Your Tax Information

• Click Submit to send your tax information to Google AdSense.
• Once submitted, Google will review your details, and you’ll receive a notification confirming whether your tax info has been accepted.

10. Withholding Tax Rates

• Since Uganda does not have a tax treaty with the USA, the default withholding rate of 30% will apply to your AdSense earnings derived from U.S. viewers.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your AdSense tax information is filled out correctly as a Ugandan. This will help avoid unnecessary errors or delays in receiving your payments.

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