When you submit Form 8802, you are asking the IRS to issue a certification (commonly delivered as Form 6166) that verifies your status as a U.S. resident for tax purposes. This certification is used primarily to claim treaty benefits—for example, to secure reduced tax withholding rates or exemptions on certain types of income under a tax treaty between the United States and a foreign country. Essentially, it validates your residency status in the eyes of foreign tax authorities, thereby helping you avoid or reduce double taxation.
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