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2 resources covering w-9 for Americans living or filing abroad.
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August 3, 2026FATCA Letter From Your Bank: What U.S. Account Holders Abroad Should Check
A foreign bank asks for a W-9, W-8, SSN, or U.S. tax details? Learn what a FATCA-related request may mean and how to separate bank certification from your U.S. filing obligations.
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August 3, 2026When a Foreign Bank Refuses an Accidental American
Why foreign banks ask for U.S. tax status, what FATCA documentation does and does not prove, and how an accidental American should organize a response.