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Can You Write Off Overseas Contractors?
Short answer: Yes: payments to foreign freelancers for work done abroad are deductible and need no 1099.
Get a W-8BEN and keep invoices and payment records.
Records to keep: Keep receipts or invoices, proof of payment, and a short note of the business purpose.
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Yes: payments to foreign freelancers for work done abroad are deductible and need no 1099.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
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Yes: payments to foreign freelancers for work done abroad are deductible and need no 1099. Get a W-8BEN and keep invoices and payment records.
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