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🌍 FIRPTA Horror Stories: Don’t Let Your Transaction Become a Nightmare
FIRPTA problems do not always end at closing. Learn how missed foreign seller status, incomplete Form 8288-A details, IRS notices, and lack of…
Oct 1
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🌍Why Hiring a CPA is Crucial for FIRPTA Compliance
Foreign sellers may face FIRPTA withholding, IRS forms, ITIN requirements, and refund delays when selling U.S. real estate. See why working with a CPA…
Sep 24
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🌍When the IRS Gets It Wrong
Even correct FIRPTA filings can lead to serious problems when the IRS makes an error. Learn how one buyer faced collection action years after closing…
Sep 3
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ITIN Processing Updates in 2026: What Foreign Sellers Should Know
ITIN eligibility rules have not meaningfully changed for 2026, but processing delays can still affect foreign sellers. Learn why timing, accurate…
Aug 20
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🌍 Are you aware of FIRPTA—Who is Responsible?
Selling U.S. real estate as a foreign national? Learn how FIRPTA withholding works, why the buyer is legally responsible, and how proper tax guidance…
Aug 6
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Every Closing Needs a FIRPTA Answer
Why “the seller is probably a U.S. person” is not the same thing as a documented determination
Jul 16
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🌍 The IRS Has Finalized the New Form 8288 for 2026
The IRS has finalized the revised Form 8288 for 2026, expanding FIRPTA reporting to include certain partnership interest transactions under IRC…
Jul 16
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🌍 FIRPTA Withholding ≠ Automatic Refund: What Every Closing Agent Should Know
Title professionals and attorneys should be careful when explaining FIRPTA withholding. The 15% withheld is not guaranteed to be refunded, and improper…
Jul 2
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🌍 FIRPTA Alert: IRS Notice 2025-45 (Effective Aug 2025)
IRS Notice 2025-45 proposes targeted FIRPTA changes for certain inbound F reorganizations involving publicly traded foreign corporations. Learn what the…
Jun 18
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🌍FIRPTA Withholding and Immigration Status
FIRPTA withholding can become complicated when a seller’s immigration status changes before closing. Learn why residency status at the time of sale…
Jun 11
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When a Foreign Property Owner Dies: Why Form 706-NA Matters More Than Many Title Professionals Realize
When a foreign property owner dies owning U.S. real estate, Form 706-NA can create unexpected filing obligations, transfer complications, and closing…
May 13
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🌍 Tax Season Reminder for Foreign Sellers: FIRPTA Refunds Aren’t Automatic
Foreign sellers: Learn how to navigate FIRPTA tax withholding and secure your potential refund with the right steps after property closing. Tax season…
May 8
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