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I was going to add, "And don't just mention the instructions from the IRS -- those are anything but clear". But Giggollo beat me to it. I guess what I'm looking for is an example of a properly filled-out w-8ben. I'm sure 90% of Canadians should fill out exactly the same thing -- that's the...

Hello, I live in Canada. I've been asked to update my w-8ben with TD. This prompt me to do a bit of searching for clear instructions, which I wasn't able to find anywhere. I did find a post that says that IB withholds 15% from dividends if they have a proper w-8ben from you, and 30% if...

Hmm... just to clarify: if you only have US accounts, that doesn't answer my question. My question was: can I, with my Canadian IB advisor account, execute trades in some American IB Accounts? I'm sure if both the advisor and the advisor's customers have IB accounts in the same country it must work.

Hello, I'm considering opening an IB Friends & Family advisor account. I live in Canada. Does anyone know if I can place trades in IB's American customer's accounts as well? Or does it work only for IB's Canadian accounts? Thanks!