INDIAN Authors - USA(iTin) Tax Discussion Only

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In one reply by collis today, it indicates we can use PAN as Foreign Tax ID. Here is the reply as below:

Important Changes for Non-US Authors/Affiliates/Service Providers

I read through all 1000 posts, but still don’t understand, can we use Tax Id from country where we live (for example in Russia we have INN as identificator for tax payers) Can we use it in field “Foreign Tax Id”?

Important Changes for Non-US Authors/Affiliates/Service Providers

Yes, if you have a tax number from your own country and want to claim tax treaty benefits, please enter it in the “Foreign Tax ID” field on the online W-8 Form. Alternately, you can apply and get a US number called an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number). If you’re not sure what is the right number in your country, talk to a tax advisor or accountant.

I believe this should allow using PAN as Foreign Tax Id for Indians?