WITHHOLDING TAX: If no election is made, ASC is required to withhold 10% of your gross distribution for payment of income tax. U.S. Citizens who are foreign residents are subject to a 10% minimum withholding rate. Nonresident aliens are subject to either the minimum tax treaty rate or a 30% tax withholding rate and must submit a valid IRS Form W -8BEN. Please see the Special Tax Notice for details.