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What is FIRPTA & Who Needs It?

FIRPTA Explained: Protect Your Real Estate Transaction

FIRPTA mandates that foreign persons selling U.S. real property pay taxes on gains. The buyer or closing agent must withhold 10-15% of the sale price (unless exceptions apply) and remit it to the IRS. Common scenarios requiring FIRPTA compliance:

  • Non-U.S. Residents selling homes, commercial properties, or land.
  • Foreign Corporations disposing of U.S. real estate assets.
  • Buyers/Agents closing transactions involving foreign sellers.
What is FIRPTA & Who Needs It?
Our FIRPTA Compliance Services

Our FIRPTA Compliance Services

End-to-End FIRPTA Solutions for Buyers & Sellers

Avoid IRS headaches with our full-service FIRPTA support:

  • Withholding Calculation & Certification
  • Form 8288 & 8288-A Filing
  • Tax Treaty Relief
  • Post-Sale Tax Filing

Close Confidently—Ensure FIRPTA Compliance Today!

Don’t let IRS red tape stall your real estate transaction. HOF Tax & Accounting LLC offers:

  • Free FIRPTA Assessment for buyers, sellers, and agents.
  • Flat-Fee Pricing with no hidden costs.
  • Nationwide Service for all U.S. properties.

Avoid Costly FIRPTA Mistakes

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Common FIRPTA errors that delay closings or trigger audits:

  • Incorrect Withholding Rate: Assuming 10% for all sales (15% applies if over $1 million and not a primary residence).
  • Missing Deadlines: Forms 8288/8288-A must be filed within 20 days of the sale.
  • Improper Exemptions: Failing to validate eligibility for reduced withholding (e.g., $300,000 home sale exemption).
  • Uncertified Signatures: Forms require signatures from IRS-authorized representatives
Avoid Costly FIRPTA Mistakes
Frequently Asked Questions

How Can We Help You?

Helpful Faq

Your FIRPTA Questions, Answered

File Form 1040-NR within 2 years of the sale. We’ll help document capital gains and claim your refund.

No—buyers must withhold unless the seller provides a valid FIRPTA Certificate or exemption.

You may qualify for zero withholding. We’ll prepare a Withholding Certificate Request to prove losses.

Yes! Foreign investors in U.S. Real Estate Investment Trusts must comply with FIRPTA on distributions.