[Michlib-l] Question about virtual presenters from foreign countries

[Victor R. Volkman]

My tax preparer told me that if less than $2700 was paid annually by my 
company to a foreign citizen in a foreign country, then no IRS tax 
filing was necessary.

On 8/4/2022 3:33 PM, Membiela, Clare (MDE) via Michlib-l wrote:
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> Hello Glenn:
>
> Try the information on this IRS page:
>
> https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/reporting-payments-to-independent-contractors
>
> I would also take a look at this page from a company specializing in 
> talent services:
>
> https://www.stoketalent.com/independent-contractors-taxes/
>
> Because government entities may have some differing requirements from 
> private businesses, and because there may be Tax treaties involved, *I 
> also strongly recommend that you consult your accountant or auditor 
> and/or your library’s attorney, who may be able to provide additional 
> information tailored to your situation*.
>
> I hope this is helpful!
>
> Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.
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> Library Law Consultant
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> Library of Michigan
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> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> *On Behalf Of *Glenn 
> Fischer via Michlib-l
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> countries
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> Hi, All -
>
> I'm wondering how to pay a foreign presenter to do a virtual 
> presentation via Zoom? For example, when you want to hire a presenter 
> from Norway to present via Zoom and they have a speaker fee. For our 
> in-person presenters, we collect W-9 information in case we need to 
> send them a 1099. How would this work with someone out of the country 
> who doesn't have a U.S. Social Security number or tax ID?
>
> If you have any experience with this, please let me know how you 
> handled it. I'm happy to aggregate and share responses, if I get any.
>
> Thank you for any advice you can provide,
>
> Glenn Fischer
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Regards,

Victor R. Volkman, President
L H Press Inc.
www.LHPress.com
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