Frequently Asked Questions: Foreigners Tax Guide to Selling U.S. Real Estate
Some foreign investors may not realize the potential U.S. tax-related pitfalls that can come with selling a U.S. property. Download this FAQ to get answers to your most common questions.
For foreign investors, properly structuring the sale of your U.S. real estate, from a legal, tax and risk standpoint can be challenging.
This FAQ answers the following questions and more:
What is FIRPTA and how does it affect a foreigner selling U.S. real estate?
Who is responsible for the withholding?
Do I need a taxpayer identification number?
I am transferring property from my personal name to a newly formed U.S. business entity. Is the transfer subject to tax withholding?