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American Dream

Guest Post: Make Your American Dream a Reality

Guest Writer:  Michael Longsdon of ElderFreedom.net* Immigrants moving to the United States often have their hands full with immigration paperwork, assimilation into their new communities, and even tax considerations. Despite these challenges, many come with a vision of the American dream. Use this guide to help you make your American Dream a reality! Down to Business Many new transplants are eager to find a way to support loved ones back in their home country. Sometimes,

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Scott St. Amand May 4, 2022
International Issues
15% Withholding

A Primer on FIRPTA Withholding

At its most basic, any disposition of a U.S. real property interest by a foreign person (as transferor) is subject to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Act of 1980, more commonly known as FIRPTA.[1] So, when a foreign person or entity sells, transfers, or otherwise disposes of a piece of U.S. real property, the transferee will likely have to withhold a certain percentage of the sales price.[2] Defining Disposition The term disposition as used

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Scott St. Amand April 30, 2021
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Guest Post: Make Your American Dream a Reality

Guest Writer:  Michael Longsdon of ElderFreedom.net* Immigrants moving to the United States often have their hands full with immigration paperwork, assimilation into their new communities, and even tax considerations. Despite these challenges, many come with a vision of the American dream. Use this guide to help you make your American

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Scott St. Amand May 4, 2022

A Primer on FIRPTA Withholding

At its most basic, any disposition of a U.S. real property interest by a foreign person (as transferor) is subject to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Act of 1980, more commonly known as FIRPTA.[1] So, when a foreign person or entity sells, transfers, or otherwise disposes of a piece

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Scott St. Amand April 30, 2021