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What is FIRPTA?

Written by Joe Gentile on April 14, 2016.

The rules of FIRTPA changed February 16, 2016 when the withholding rate on properties over $1 million increased to 15%. Read our coverage of the increase of FIRPTA withholding to learn more. The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act,...

FIRPTA withholding to increase next week

Written by Federal Title on February 10, 2016.

If you work with foreign nationals in your real estate business, be advised that the FIRPTA withholding rate on home sales exceeding $1 million will increase to 15% on February 16. Also known as the Foreign Investment in Real Estate Property...

FIRPTA withholding rate to increase to 15% for sales exceeding $1 million

Written by Federal Title on January 20, 2016.

Starting February 16, 2016, there will be changes to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act ("FIRPTA"). FIRPTA is a tax law passed in 1981 that requires foreign persons to pay U.S. income tax on the gains they make from selling...

5 marketing ideas for real estate agents from Close It!™

Written by Guest on November 17, 2014.

The best real estate agents are constantly on the look-out for ways to better market themselves to their home buyers. And while the latest report shows it's 34% more affordable to buy versus rent in the DC metro area, many would-be homebuyers...

Understanding FIRPTA

Written by Federal Title on January 22, 2013.

FIRPTA Withholding: Tax on non-resident aliens selling real property in the U.S. The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) of 1980 authorizes the United States to tax foreign persons who are nonresident aliens selling U.S....

The basics of FIRPTA withholding tax

Written by Catherine Schmitt on January 21, 2010.

When getting prepared for settlement, one of the concerns of every settlement company is whether the seller is affected by the Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). In fact, all settlement companies will require the seller to...

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What is FIRPTA?

FIRPTA withholding to increase next week

FIRPTA withholding rate to increase to 15% for sales exceeding $1 million

5 marketing ideas for real estate agents from Close It!™

Understanding FIRPTA

The basics of FIRPTA withholding tax

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