Some foreign investors may not realize the potential U.S. tax-related pitfalls that can come with buying a U.S. property. Download this FAQ to get answers to your most common questions.
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.
This FAQ answers the following questions and more:
  • 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?
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