👋What Types of Cases Do We Handle
We handle a wide range of FIRPTA-related transactions and compliance matters — for both foreign sellers and buyers responsible for withholding.
🧾 Who We Serve
We work with:
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Foreign Sellers and Foreign Shareholders
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Buyers / Withholding Agents
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Authorized Representatives (Agents, Substitutes, Powers of Attorney)
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Service Providers (“Vendors”), including:
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Realtors
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Title & Closing Companies
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Attorneys
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🧾 Types of FIRPTA Transactions We Handle
Our work includes, but is not limited to:
🏡 Real Estate Dispositions
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Sale or exchange of U.S. real estate (closed and pending transactions)
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Gains and losses from property sales
💰 Income & Investment Interests
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Rental income from U.S. real property
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FIRPTA-taxable interests beyond direct real estate ownership
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Dispositions of interests in non-publicly traded partnerships or trusts
⚖️ Distressed & Special Situations
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Foreclosures, deed-in-lieu, and short sales
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Capital contributions and distributions
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Liquidations and redemptions
🔄 Advanced & Strategic Transactions
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1031 like-kind exchanges
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Involuntary conversions (condemnation, destruction, exchange)
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Gifts involving U.S. real property interests
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Options to purchase that are sold, exchanged, or exercised
⚠️ Why This Matters
FIRPTA applies to more than just standard property sales.
Many transactions trigger hidden withholding and reporting requirements that are often overlooked.
Proper handling ensures:
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Compliance with IRS regulations
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Avoidance of unnecessary withholding
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Efficient recovery of funds where applicable