I am an existing client. Why did I receive a request for additional documentation to support my tax status?

The fastest and most effective way to remedy the situation of an out-of-date address or telephone number is to provide the information as requested in the notification you have received (see: I received a notification that a review of my file indicated a U.S. address or telephone and additional information is required. What additional information do I need to provide?…

In certain cases, the IRS Form W-8 you submitted is insufficient to establish your status as a non-U.S. taxpayer. This often occurs when certain U.S. connections are found to be associated with your account (e.g., U.S. mailing or permanent address, U.S. telephone number, U.S. place of birth, citizenship or Green Card).  The presence of these U.S. connections requires us to collect additional documentation …

In most cases, you automatically acquired U.S. citizenship when you were born in the United States even if you have never applied for a passport. U.S. tax rules designate all U.S. citizens as U.S. taxpayers, even those that did not live in the U.S. or receive a U.S. passport. U.S. citizens are required to provide us with IRS Form W-9 and a valid taxpayer ID (e.g. Social Security Number). Nevertheless, we may accept IRS Form W-8 from you to establish your status as a non-U.S. taxpayer if you provide us with a copy of your Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States (Form DS-4083) and a copy of your unexpired passport evidencing citizenship in another country…

FATCA related FAQs involving U.S. Place of Birth. See here for other FATCA related FAQ topics…