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FIRPTA Refunds — Services & Solutions

Explore Our FIRPTA Services

 

Review the services listed below and click the linked service titles for additional information.

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Questions or need assistance? Contact us for a free initial consultation at RKahn@FPG-USA.com.

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FIRPTA Services Overview

Phase 1 — Before Closing ⬇️​

1. Optional FIRPTA Transaction Assessment

2. Form 8288-B Withholding Certificate — Without ITIN Application

3. Form 8288-B Withholding Certificate — With ITIN Application

4. Exemption / Exception Document Review

5. Formal FIRPTA Exemption Opinion Letter

6. FIRPTA Document Preparation

7. Foreign-Owned Corporation Compliance Evaluation

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Phase 2 — At Closing ⬇️

8. FIRPTA Closing Remittance Package (BCP)

9. FIRPTA Buyer Use Affidavit (10% vs. 15% Withholding)

10.Certificate of Non-Foreign Status

11. Serving as U.S. Recipient for Forms 8288-A/B — No ITIN

12. Closing Facilitation Without ITIN

13. U.S. IRS Representative Services

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​​​​Phase 3 — After Closing ⬇️

14. Obtain ITIN Tax Identification Number (CAA)

15. Difficult Case Resolution

a. IRS Letter Assessment

b. IRS Letter Response

c. IRS Agent Audit or Review Response

d. IRS Power of Attorney Representation

e. Taxpayer-Requested IRS Inquiry Letters

 

Other Services — Independent of Closing ⬇️

16. Federal and State Year-End Tax Filings

​​17. Foreign-Owned U.S. Single Member LLC Compliance

a. Form 5472 & Pro Forma 1120 Preparation

b. Late Filing Surcharge

c. Reasonable Cause Evaluation 

d. Reasonable Cause Statement Preparation

e. Financial Transaction Reconstruction & Reconciliation

f. IRS Notices & Penalty Responses

18.CPA Review, Involvement & Specialized Services

​19. Custom FIRPTA & Bookkeeping, Accounting, Advisory and Tax Services  

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FIRPTA Services Overview

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FIRPTA Refunds LLC provides nationwide, project-based FIRPTA withholding, tax filing, refund recovery, ITIN, and IRS assistance.

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Free Initial Consultation | Services Quoted by Project

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Phase 1 — Before Closing

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1. Optional FIRPTA Transaction Assessment
Review of transaction circumstances to identify applicable FIRPTA requirements and recommended services. One time charge - fully applicable against services ordered as assessed. Otherwise non-refundable.

 

2. Form 8288-B Withholding Certificate — Without ITIN Application  🔗 View Details
Application to reduce or eliminate FIRPTA withholding when eligible.

 

3. Form 8288-B Withholding Certificate — With ITIN Application  🔗 View WC Details   🔗 View ITIN Details
Withholding certificate application coordinated with an ITIN application.

 

4. Exemption / Exception Document Review  🔗 View Details
Evaluation of documentation supporting a claimed FIRPTA exemption or exception.

 

5. Formal FIRPTA Exemption Opinion Letter  🔗 View Details
Written professional opinion supporting an applicable exemption or exception.

 

6. FIRPTA Document Preparation   🔗 View Details

 

7. Foreign-Owned Corporation Compliance Evaluation   🔗 View Details

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Phase 2 — At Closing

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8. FIRPTA Closing Remittance Package (BCP)  🔗 View Details
Preparation of IRS Forms 8288 and 8288-A, with closing compliance assistance as applicable.

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9. FIRPTA Buyer Use Affidavit (10% vs. 15% Withholding)   🔗 View Details

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10. Certificate of Non-Foreign Status   🔗 View Details

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11. Serving as U.S. Recipient for Forms 8288-A/B — No ITIN  🔗 View Details

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12. Closing Facilitation Without ITIN  🔗 View Details
Assistance completing FIRPTA closing requirements when the seller has not yet obtained an ITIN.

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13. U.S. IRS Representative Services  🔗 View Details

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Phase 3 — After Closing

 

14. Obtain ITIN Tax Identification Number (CAA)  🔗 View Details
Remote ITIN application assistance through an IRS Certified Acceptance Agent.

 

15. Difficult Case Resolution   🔗 View Details
Assistance with unresolved FIRPTA matters, IRS correspondence, audits, and representation.

Services include:

a. IRS Letter Assessment
b. IRS Letter Response
c. IRS Agent Audit or Review Response
d. IRS Power of Attorney Representation
e. Taxpayer-Requested IRS Inquiry Letters

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Other Services — Independent of Closing

 

16. Federal and State Year-End Tax Filings   🔗 View Details
Nonresident tax reporting, FIRPTA withholding reconciliation, and refund recovery.

 

17. Foreign-Owned U.S. Single-Member LLC Compliance   🔗 View Details

a. Form 5472 & Pro Forma 1120 Preparation

b. Late Filing Surcharge

c. Reasonable Cause Evaluation 

d. Reasonable Cause Statement Preparation

e. Financial Transaction Reconstruction & Reconciliation

f. IRS Notices & Penalty Responses
 

18. CPA Review, Involvement & Specialized Services

 

19. Custom FIRPTA & Bookkeeping, Accounting, Advisory and Tax Services  
Specialized services tailored to individual circumstances.

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We offer free initial consultations to help identify your requirements. All engagements are project-based, with scope and fees established in advance.

 

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