How to Handle Step 6 of the Foreign National Tax Information Form

Go to: http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn/
Do not save this file. It is constantly updated, the most recent version is what should be used.

Using either the first or last name (not both), search for the individual. Use the name that is most unique to limit the search. If the search field does not appear automatically as shown below, on your computer keyboard press the Ctrl key and letter F (Ctrl-F). This will bring up the Find tool.

IMPORTANT NOTE: only use ONE name. The search engine is not programmed to search multiple names. What you type in will be treated as a phrase and not as individual names. Example of this is included in the end. Not all names appear in the same "Last Name, First Name" format. Also, select the "Whole words only" for an even quicker search.

Once the search completes, not finding the foreign national you are trying to pay, you need to do a print screen. Many times, the name you input will result in some hits, but review the list to make sure the person you are trying to hire is not listed. On your computer keyboard press the print screen key (this key is usually located above the number pad, on the right of your keyboard). Then open MS Word and past the copy. Expand the picture by clicking on the bottom corner and expanding it (shown below). This will allow for it to be easily viewed. Lastly, print and submit with the complete Foreign National Tax Information Form.

TIP: If you are working off two monitors, also press the Alt key along with the print screen key to only copy that window. You must first make that window your active window. This is indicated by the darker color of the top of the window.

Here is an example of how typing in both names will result in an error. First screen is a search done incorrectly, the second is done correctly.