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So Your Seller's Foreign Estate Owns U.S. Property... Meet FIRPTA! 🏠
Ever tried explaining FIRPTA at a dinner party? No? Well, grab a coffee ☕ and let's make this fun!
The Tale of Two Taxes
When a non-U.S. person passes away owning that sweet piece of American real estate, their estate gets to juggle not one, but TWO tax obligations. It's like a tax version of a circus act! 🎪
First up: Estate Tax - the "goodbye tax" 👋 Then comes FIRPTA - the "selling tax" 💰
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FIRPTA in Plain English
Think of FIRPTA as Uncle Sam's way of saying, "Hey, before you sell that property and send the money overseas, let's talk!" 🗽
What happens:
15% of the sale price gets held back (like a really strict savings account)
Paperwork needs filing within 20 days (no procrastinating allowed!)
You'll need a U.S. tax ID (because everyone needs another number) 🔢
Need Help?
If your head is spinning faster than a tax form in a tornado 🌪, we've got you covered!
Contact Janet Noack at 🌍 Foreign Tax CPA
Because nobody should face FIRPTA alone! 💪
Kat Rogers
🌍 Foreign Tax CPA
Professional CPA guidance for foreign owners of U.S. property and the professionals who serve them.
Phone: +1 (321) 784-8329
What’s App: +1 (941) 200-1040
Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
