Rental income, selling a home, dividends — nonresidents often have 30% or 15% withheld when much less is due. Our CPA and Enrolled Agent file the right forms, get your ITIN and help you claim back what was overwithheld.
By default, 30% of gross rent is withheld. With the right election and a W-8ECI for your property manager, you're taxed only on net income — after expenses and depreciation. We file your annual 1040-NR and state return.
When a foreign owner sells, the buyer usually withholds 15% of the sale price. We can apply to reduce the withholding before closing and file your return to claim back the excess.
Own through an LLC or corporation? We file the business returns too — including Form 5472 for foreign-owned LLCs.
Without a return the tenant or manager withholds 30% of the gross rent. With a return you pay tax only on the profit.
The buyer withholds up to 15% of the price. Usually most of it comes back after you file.
Without a valid W-8BEN, brokers withhold 30%. With your country's tax treaty, the rate is often lower. We check it and help you get the correct rate.
Got a Form 1042-S showing too much withheld? We file a 1040-NR to get the difference refunded.
Need a US tax number to file? As a Certified Acceptance Agent, we verify your documents ourselves.
Your treaty sets the rate. Pick your country.
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What to do before you buy, while you own and when you sell.
Which state the property is in matters too.
Every case is different. We confirm a fixed price after a quick look at your documents.
If you want to be taxed on net income instead of gross rent, yes — you file Form 1040-NR every year, on time. Filing late can cost you your deductions.
Talk to us before closing. In many cases we can request a reduced withholding, and any excess comes back when you file your return.
Usually not, if you spent less than 183 days in the US during the year. Dividends are taxed, but often at a lower treaty rate.
If you don't have an SSN and need to file a US return, yes. We prepare and certify your ITIN application, so you keep your passport.
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