Why Was 15 Percent Withheld From My Home Sale? FIRPTA Explained
FIRPTA withholding is 15 percent of the gross sales price when a foreign person sells U.S. real estate. Here is how the rule works and how to recover the money.
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FIRPTA withholding is 15 percent of the gross sales price when a foreign person sells U.S. real estate. Here is how the rule works and how to recover the money.
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