Frequently Asked Questions:
Foreigner’s tax guide to buying U.S. real estate
Some foreign investors may not realize the potential U.S. tax-related pitfalls that can come with buying a U.S. property.
For foreign investors, choosing the right U.S. property is usually the easy part. Identifying the right structure for the acquisition from a legal, tax and risk standpoint isn't quite as straightforward.
Download this FAQ to get answers to your most common questions:
- What is FIRPTA and how does it affect a foreign individual buying U.S. real estate?
- What type of expenses can a foreign person use to offset the rental income earned from investing in U.S. real estate?
- What happens if I use the property partly as a rental property and partly as a vacation home?
- What is the optimal structure for a foreign person buying a property in South Florida?