Central Withholding Agreement
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Central Withholding Agreement
Purpose of a CWA
A nonresident alien (NRA) artist or athlete who performs independent personal services in the U.S. can be eligible to apply for a lower tax withholding rate if compliant with IRS rules and tax regulations. A NRA artist or athlete performing independent personal services in the U.S. is required to have 30% federal income tax withheld from the gross income earned. However, having a CWA in effect for the individual artist or athlete allows the withholding rate to be calculated at a reduced rate based on the net income earned. A CWA is an agreement between the NRA, a designated withholding agent, and the IRS. The withholding agent may be the artist’s agent or manager, a presenter, an accountant, or anyone else who is independent of the artist and is acceptable both to the artist and the IRS.
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Application Process
To apply for a CWA, the NRA artist or athlete must provide all requested documents and information to the IRS no later than 45 days before the first itinerary event. Adeptus Advisors as the withholding agent will provide the IRS with your tour itinerary, preliminary budget, and supporting documents such as performance agreements and proof of expenses. We remain in contact with the IRS to provide any additional documentation requested. The IRS does not process applications submitted after the 45-day deadline and such an event will be subject to withholding at 30% of the gross income.
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Application for a Social Security Number
A nonresident alien (NRA) artist or athlete performing personal services must apply for a Social Security number (SSN) upon arrival in the U.S. Getting an SSN will help the NRA meet all U.S. taxpayer identification number requirements.
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Filing U.S. Tax Return
A nonresident alien artist or athlete must file a U.S. tax return (Form 1040-NR) for any tax year the performer was engaged in trade or business in the U.S or has other income subject to taxation regardless as to profit or loss. This is true even if no tax is due, withholding has already fully paid all taxes, or the performer claims tax treaty benefits. This is true whether the performer had or had not secured a CWA. Any withholding tax paid to the IRS gets reported on Form 1042-S which we can also help prepare for obtaining tax refunds.