COMPENSATION PAID TO NONRESIDENT
ALIENS (NRA) FOR INDEPENDENT PERSONAL SERVICES (I.E., AS
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS) IS GENERALLY SUBJECT TO TH 30 PERCENT OR
GRADUATED RATES. HOWEVER, SUCH COMPENSATION MAY BE EXEM FROM
WITHHOLDING BECAUSE OF A U.S. TAX TREATY OR PERSONAL EXEMPTION
AMOUNT. FORM 8233 IS USED TO REQUEST THE EXEMPTION. WITHHOLDING
AGEN
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.