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Exploring Client Advisory Services: Working with Foreign Contractors

Avoid costly misclassification penalties and navigate the complex tax rules for international workers.

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BeginnerUpdated May 26, 2026
Exploring Client Advisory Services: Working with Foreign Contractors

What You'll Learn

check_circleRecognize the difference between Resident Aliens and Nonresident Aliens.
check_circleState situations that would require the filing of a W-8BEN or Form 1042.
check_circleRecall when back-up withholding may be required for certain taxpayers.
check_circleIdentify qualifications for the IRS Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP).

About This Course

In an increasingly online world where geography is less important, some companies are looking outside of the United States for talent. However, foreign contractors have many unique tax attributes — and their filing requirements can differ depending on whether they are classified as a resident or nonresident alien.

In this course, we will discuss basic tax requirements related to foreign contractors. Using discussion and examples, we will identify situations to watch out for and when certain forms may be required. We will also discuss what to do in the case of worker misclassification.

Who Should Attend:

Tax practitioners, small business owners, and other accountants looking to serve their companies or clients in the areas of payroll services or operations.

Your Instructor

David Peters
David Peters

CPA, CFP, CLU, CPCU, MST, MBA

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David Peters is the Founder and Owner of Peters Professional Education in Richmond, VA. He is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) with Peters Financial LLC. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, including three years in the hedge fund industry and six years in insurance. David was the first Chief Financial Officer of Compare.com, where he served for more than three years. He holds four master’s degrees, contributes frequently to professional publications, and is a nationally recognized CPE instructor and discussion leader for Surgent seminars and a former instructor for Don Farmer. David received the AICPA Outstanding Facilitator Award in 2021, 2023, and 2024 as well as Surgent's Outstanding Discussion Leader awards in 2019 and 2022. He also co-authored the Virginia CPA Ethics course in 2018, 2019, and 2020, which is a requirement for all CPAs licensed in Virginia. Through Peters Professional Education, David is the author and instructor for over 125 recorded on-demand CPE courses and leads private trainings, in-person tax seminars, and quarterly live tax update webinars. His areas of instruction include accounting, finance, insurance, financial planning, and ethics, and he regularly teaches professionals across the United States.

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