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Which form is used to report the amount of income tax withholding on certain income paid to nonresident aliens and foreign entities?

  1. Form SS-8

  2. Form 1099-R

  3. Form SS-4

  4. Form 1042

The correct answer is: Form 1042

Form 1042 is the correct choice in this scenario. Form 1042 is used to report the amount of income tax withholding on certain income paid to nonresident aliens and foreign entities. This form is specifically designed for reporting these types of payments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Options A, B, and C are not the correct choices in this case. Form SS-8 is used to determine a worker's status for purposes of federal employment taxes and income tax withholding. Form 1099-R is used to report distributions from pensions, annuities, retirement or profit-sharing plans, IRAs, insurance contracts, etc. Form SS-4 is used to apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN).