Can FIRPTA withholding still be paid by paper check, or is an EFTPS account now required?

Can FIRPTA Withholding Still Be Paid by Paper Check?

Recent IRS procedures have shifted FIRPTA withholding remittances toward the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).

For many settlement agents, title companies, and repeat FIRPTA filers, electronic remittance is now the standard process.

EFTPS Requires Advance Planning

Successful EFTPS remittance involves more than simply making an electronic payment.

Settlement agents typically must prepare for:

• EFTPS enrollment

• Payment scheduling

• Transaction tracking

• IRS confirmation records

• Possible IRS follow-up correspondence

Proper preparation helps avoid unnecessary delays and compliance issues.

How We Help

FIRPTA Refunds assists buyers, settlement agents, attorneys, and foreign sellers with:

• EFTPS coordination

• FIRPTA withholding compliance

• Withholding certificate procedures

• Post-submission IRS follow-up support

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👉 FIRPTA EFTPS Requirements for Settlement Agents