On Apr 12, 4:59 pm, kb <kilroyb...[at]usa.com> wrote:
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yes

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Hi,

I fall into the NRA Non Resident category and after opening an account
with a USA broker, was required to file the W8-Ben form.

If my stock paid a dividend, is it true that 30% (or a percentage) of
the dividend will be withheld from me
due to my status as NRA investor?

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