How to fill youtube tax form for uk creators to avoid 30 percent tax 2026

To stop Google from withholding 30% of your earnings from US viewers, UK-based YouTube creators must complete the US tax info section in AdSense. By filing a W-8BEN form and providing your UK Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) as a foreign TIN, you can claim benefits under the US-UK Double Taxation Treaty. This legal step reduces the withholding rate from the default 30% down to 0%. In your AdSense dashboard, under "Manage tax info," ensure you select "Yes" for the tax treaty claim and choose the United Kingdom from the dropdown menu. This ensures you keep more of your revenue while staying compliant with international tax laws. Remember, this only affects US-source income; you still need to declare your total YouTube earnings to HMRC in your yearly UK tax return to ensure full compliance with British law.