Backup withholding definition

Backup withholding means the withholding required under section 3406.
Backup withholding has the meaning set forth in §1.1471- 1(b)(7).
Backup withholding means any US tax to be withheld under section 3406 of the Internal Revenue Code on the sale of securities;

Examples of Backup withholding in a sentence

  • Backup withholding is not required on any payments made to the following payees:1.

  • Backup withholding generally will not apply to amounts subject to the 30% or a treaty-reduced rate of withholding.

  • Backup withholding is not an additional tax but merely an advance payment, which may be refunded to the extent it results in an overpayment of tax.

  • Backup withholding is not an additional United States income tax.

  • Backup withholding is not an additional tax but merely an advance payment, which may be refunded to the extent it results in an overpayment of tax and the appropriate information is supplied to the IRS.


More Definitions of Backup withholding

Backup withholding of federal income tax may be applied against taxable dividends, distributions and redemption proceeds (including exchanges) if you fail to furnish the Fund your correct, certified Social Security or Employer Identification Number when you sign your application, or if you under-report your income to the Internal Revenue Service. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, the Fund will mail only one copy of each prospectus, annual and semi-annual report and annual notice of the Fund's privacy policy to shareholders having the same last name and address on the Fund's records. The consolidation of these mailings, called householding, benefits the Fund through reduced mailing expense. If you want to receive multiple copies of these materials, you may call the Transfer Agent at 0.000.000.0000. You may also notify the Transfer Agent in writing. Individual copies of prospectuses and reports and privacy notices commencing will be sent to you 30 days after the Transfer Agent receives your request to stop householding.
Backup withholding under Section 3 herein. If backup withholding applies to a holder of Shares, the Depositary is required to withhold 31% from payments to such holder. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Rather, the amount of the backup withholding can be credited against the U.S. Federal income tax liability of the person subject to the backup withholding, provided that the required information is given to the IRS. If backup withholding results in an overpayment of tax, a refund can be obtained by the shareholder upon filing a U.S. Federal income tax return. THE FOREGOING DISCUSSION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE WITH RESPECT TO SHARES RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THE EXERCISE OF EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS OR OTHERWISE AS COMPENSATION OR WITH RESPECT TO HOLDERS OF SHARES WHO ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIAL TAX TREATMENT UNDER THE CODE, SUCH AS NON-U.S. HOLDERS, LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, DEALERS IN SECURITIES OR CURRENCIES, PERSONS WHO HOLD SHARES AS A POSITION IN A "STRADDLE" OR AS PART OF A "HEDGING", "CONVERSION" OR "CONSTRUCTIVE SALE" TRANSACTION AND PERSONS THAT HAVE A FUNCTIONAL CURRENCY OTHER THAN THE U.S. DOLLAR. THE DISCUSSION MAY NOT APPLY TO A HOLDER OF SHARES IN LIGHT OF SUCH XXXXXX'S INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND MAY NOT DISCUSS EVERY ASPECT OF U.S. FEDERAL TAX LAW THAT MAY BE RELEVANT TO HOLDERS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE APPLICABILITY OF ANY ESTATE OR GIFT TAX LAWS). SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS TO DETERMINE THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM (INCLUDING THE APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF ANY STATE, LOCAL OR FOREIGN INCOME AND OTHER TAX LAWS) OF THE OFFER AND THE MERGER.
Backup withholding is not an additional tax or penalty. Any amount withheld from an account may be used as a credit from federal income tax. With such full understandings and acknowledgements, the undersigned does hereby affirm the undersigned's subscription to the purchase of the shares of common stock being offered by the Company as described in the Prospectus and this Subscription Agreement. The undersigned does further acknowledge the undersigned's understandings of all the terms and provisions of this Subscription Agreement and agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Subscription Agreement. Please complete the following:
Backup withholding which means that the payor is required to deduct and withhold a tax from the interest payment, calculated in the manner set forth in the Code. For the foregoing purpose, a “payor” generally refers to the person or entity from whom a recipient receives its payments of interest or who collects such payments on behalf of the recipient.‌
Backup withholding at a rate of 30% will apply to payments made to stockholders pursuant to the Offer unless the stockholder has furnished its taxpayer identification number in the manner prescribed in applicable Treasury regulations, has certified that such number is correct, has certified as to no loss of exemption from backup withholding and meets certain other conditions. Any amounts withheld from a holder of Shares under the backup withholding rules generally will be allowed as a refund or a credit against such stockholder's United States federal income tax liability, provided the required information is furnished to the IRS. The foregoing discussion may not apply to Shares acquired pursuant to certain compensation arrangements with the Company. THE TAX DISCUSSION SET FORTH ABOVE IS INCLUDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND IS BASED ON THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW NOW IN EFFECT, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, POSSIBLY RETROACTIVELY. THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF A SALE PURSUANT TO THE OFFER MAY VARY DEPENDING ON, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE TENDERING STOCKHOLDER. NO INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HEREIN AS TO THE STATE, LOCAL OR FOREIGN TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED BY THE OFFER. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS TO DETERMINE THE PARTICULAR FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN TAX CONSEQUENCES OF SALES MADE BY THEM PURSUANT TO THE OFFER AND THE EFFECT OF THE CONSTRUCTIVE STOCK OWNERSHIP RULES MENTIONED ABOVE.
Backup withholding under "Section 3Procedure for Tendering Shares." Each shareholder should complete and sign the Substitute Form W-9 included as part of the Letter of Transmittal so as to provide the information and certification necessary to avoid backup withholding.
Backup withholding check this box if the business is exempt from Profit Non-Profit eneral partnership. Please attach additional sheet if needed.