Posted on August 17, 2026 by
Pedro Porras
Despite a challenging global economy, the U.S. remains a top destination for foreign investment in commercial real estate. While there have been shifts in the countries from which those investment dollars are coming and the sectors in which foreign investors allocate those funds, the fact remains that the U.S. offers foreign buyers unique opportunities and […]
Posted on May 15, 2025 by
Joel Young
In this episode Associate Director of Tax Services Joel Young, JD, LLM, shares an overview of FIRPTA, the goals of the program and who might make a misstep.
Posted on April 29, 2025 by
Joel Young
The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1980 to ensure foreign owners of U.S. real property interests pay their fair share of federal taxes on the profits they may yield from the eventual sale or disposition of those properties. It requires advanced planning and specific actions by […]
Posted on March 11, 2025 by
Joel Young
With the complexity of the U.S. tax code, foreign persons may inadvertently trigger a withholding tax on the sale or disposition of U.S. real estate even when they are party to an otherwise tax-free reorganization. It is important for foreign individuals to understand the nuances of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Act (FIRPTA) and […]
With tax-filing season underway, foreign persons should be prepared to meet their unique U.S. tax-reporting and -payment responsibilities based on their tax residency status. Following are three important factors non-U.S. persons should keep in mind and act on sooner than later to avoid penalties for non-compliance. Know Your Income Tax Status Under U.S. tax laws, […]
