Interpreting Tax Treaties: Tax-Free Interest, Foreign Tax Credits and Form 8833
Note: CLE credit is not offered on this program
A live 110-minute CPE webinar with interactive Q&A
This course will provide tax advisers, professionals, and preparers with a solid overview and explanation of key income tax treaty provisions needed to determine whether their clients may take treaty-based return positions. The panel will discuss income tax treaties that exist between the U.S. and over 66 of its trading partners. The talk will focus on why treaties are so important to U.S. businesses as well as to U.S. investors in foreign securities. The panel will talk about one or two specific treaties to illustrate the value of treaties in general.
Outline
- Basic structure of income tax treaties
- Common features of tax treaties
- Persons who can benefit from an income tax treaty
- Application of the "savings clause" to U.S. citizens
- Personal services income
- Interest and dividends
- Compliance and forms
Benefits
The panel will discuss these and other critical matters:
- Purposes of income tax treaties
- Persons who can claim benefits
- Common residency provisions and tie-breakers for dual residents
- Savings clauses applicable to U.S. citizens
- Exemptions for personal services income
- Treatment of interest and dividends
- How to complete Forms 8833 and W-8BEN with examples
Faculty

Patrick J. McCormick, J.D., LL.M.
Partner
Rimon Law
Mr. McCormick specializes in the areas of international taxation and multinational trusts and estates. He has... | Read More
Mr. McCormick specializes in the areas of international taxation and multinational trusts and estates. He has published assorted national articles and given innumerous national and local presentations on assorted areas of international tax. He is licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Close
Arti Patel, CPA
Manager, Global Mobility Tax
CliftonLarsonAllen
Ms. Patel is an experienced Tax Manager at CLA, where she leads the delivery of comprehensive tax solutions... | Read More
Ms. Patel is an experienced Tax Manager at CLA, where she leads the delivery of comprehensive tax solutions to corporate clients, particularly in relation to their mobile employees. With a strong background in expatriate tax and global mobility, Ms. Patel has developed specialized knowledge in relocation, tax, social security, equity compensation, and payroll compliance. She has a proven track record of collaborating with clients, vendors, and all levels of executive management to drive strategic direction and deliver exceptional results. Ms. Patel's expertise spans tax preparation services for both US domestic and international assignees, as well as tax advisory services. She focuses on business development and oversees the integrated delivery of expatriate tax services. Leveraging over 8 years of experience, including 3 years with a Big 4 public accounting firm, Ms. Patel provides professional guidance in global mobility and international taxation.
Close
Auberie Silvain, Esq., LL.M.
Attorney
Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger
Ms. Silvain is an Associate in the Private Client Services Group, specializing in cross-border U.S. tax planning... | Read More
Ms. Silvain is an Associate in the Private Client Services Group, specializing in cross-border U.S. tax planning and strategies for clients in the U.S. and abroad. Her practice focuses on high-net-worth individuals and closely-held businesses with various U.S. international tax issues from inbound and outbound transactions and operations. Ms. Silvain has experience developing tax planning strategies to achieve favorable tax positions based under income tax treaties between the U.S. and other countries. She assists clients with pre-immigration planning, foreign investments in the U.S., U.S. residency planning and management, and expatriation planning. Ms. Silvain also participates in international merger and acquisition projects, which includes tax structuring and due diligence on acquisitions, dispositions and organizational restructuring.
CloseEarly Discount (through 05/09/25)
CPE credit processing is available for an additional fee of $39.
CPE processing must be ordered prior to the event.
See
NASBA details.
Cannot Attend June 3?
Early Discount (through 05/09/25)
CPE credit is not available on downloads.
CPE On-Demand