{"id":7374,"date":"2026-03-25T13:46:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arora.law\/newsite\/?p=7374"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:04:13","slug":"how-to-obtain-your-firpta-refund-sooner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arora.law\/newsite\/how-to-obtain-your-firpta-refund-sooner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Obtain Your FIRPTA Refund Sooner?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7374\" class=\"elementor elementor-7374\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7176593 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7176593\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a018665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a018665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a foreign property owner planning to sell your real estate in the U.S., you should be aware that you may be subject to U.S. taxes on the capital gains from the sale. According to U.S. law, capital gains from selling real property interests are taxable for foreign property owners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These rules are governed by the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act FIRPTA <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/26\/897\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(26 U.S. Code \u00a7 897(a)(1)(B)).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> FIRPTA is a U.S. federal law that requires withholding taxes when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/international-taxpayers\/definitions-of-terms-and-procedures-unique-to-firpta#foreign\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foreign individuals or foreign corporations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sell real estate in the United States. It ensures that foreign investors are taxed on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disposition of U.S. real property interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This applies to all <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/international-taxpayers\/definitions-of-terms-and-procedures-unique-to-firpta#foreign\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign persons, as per the IRS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which generally includes non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bf38cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bf38cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>FIRPTA Withholding Requirements<\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a U.S. real property is sold by a non-U.S. person or entity, the buyer is generally required to withhold 15% of the purchase price. This amount is withheld from either the sale price or the total amount realized by the seller. <\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fbf4cda e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6fbf4cda\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21667fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21667fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>FIRPTA Refund Options<\/h3>\n<p>FIRPTA withholding functions like a security deposit for the IRS to ensure that taxes on capital gains are paid by the non-U.S. seller. Here are some ways through which foreign sellers can claim a refund from FIRPTA withholding:<\/p>\n<h6>Normal Refund Procedure:<\/h6>\n<p>The most common method is for the foreign seller to have the buyer withhold 15% at the sale. The foreign seller can file a U.S. federal tax return in the next tax season to request a refund for any overpayment of taxes. This process requires several steps to be followed to procure the refunds from the IRS.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how this normal procedure works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Withholding at the Sale Price<\/b>: At closing, the buyer withholds 15% of the sale price as required by FIRPTA.<\/li>\n<li><b>Filing a Tax Return<\/b>: In the year following the sale, the foreign seller files a U.S. federal tax return. They can claim a refund for taxes withheld by filing Form 1040NR, U.S. Non-resident Alien Income Tax Return. The due date to file the tax return is April 15. If the refund request is submitted on time, the IRS will verify that Form 1040NR accurately reported the gain or loss from the sale of the real property, along with the withholding taxes that were applied to the transaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This procedure could be the longest way to obtain a refund. Since foreign sellers must wait until the following year to file their returns, it can take several weeks for the IRS to process the refund once it is filed. This wait can mean that sellers who sell property early in the year may have to wait over a year for their refund.<\/p>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><br>Maria from Spain sold her Miami vacation property on February 15, 2023, for $1,200,000. When she sold it, the buyer withheld $180,000 (15% of $1,200,000) for FIRPTA withholding. Her actual tax bill based on capital gains was only $40,000, which means she can claim a refund of the excess $140,000 in withholding. After selling the property in February 2023, she had to wait until the next tax season to file her tax return for a refund. Once she submitted her return, it could take several weeks for the IRS to process it. As a result, she might not receive her refund until several weeks after filing in early 2024, meaning it would be more than a year after selling her property.<\/p>\n<p>If Maria had sold her property later in 2023, like in December, she would have had a shorter initial wait to file her taxes and receive her refund.<\/p>\n<h6>Faster Refund with IRS Form 8288-B:<\/h6>\n<p>For those seeking a quicker refund, IRS Form 8288-B offers an alternative. Foreign sellers can apply for an early refund of the excess withholding tax by submitting Form 8288-B on or before the date of the real estate transfer. This way, sellers do not have to wait until the following year to file their tax return and recover their withholding.IRS Form 8288-B is used to apply for a withholding certificate for a reduced or exempt withholding amount. It allows for a reduced withholding if the tax owed on capital gains is less than the standard 15% FIRPTA withholding.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p><b>FIRPTA Withholding Reduction Claims<\/b><br>A foreign seller can request a reduction or exemption from FIRPTA withholding under the following circumstances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A tax treaty may reduce or eliminate U.S. tax on the sale of the real property.<\/li>\n<li>The seller provides a calculation that shows their maximum tax liability is less than the amount required to be withheld.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s clarify the second claim in more detail. Typically, the FIRPTA withholding tax is 15% of the selling price, which can sometimes exceed the foreign seller&#8217;s maximum tax liability on capital gains from the property sale. If the withholding amount is greater than the seller&#8217;s maximum capital gains tax liability, the seller may request a refund for the excess amount. To do so, the seller must complete IRS Form 8288-B to apply for a withholding certificate and claim the refund.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s clarify this with an example:<\/p>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><\/p><p>A non-U.S. person, Jimmy, purchased a house in Los Angeles for investment purposes a few years ago for $1,000,000. On January 15, 2019, he sells the house for $1,200,000. Since Jimmy is not a U.S. person, the buyer is required to withhold 15% of the sales price, which amounts to $180,000 ($1,200,000 sales price x 15% withholding tax). This amount constitutes the FIRPTA withholding<\/p>\n<p>Assuming the maximum tax liability for capital gains from the sale of U.S. property is 20%, we can calculate Jimmy&#8217;s capital gains from the sale. The capital gains are $200,000 ($1,200,000 &#8211; $1,000,000). Therefore, the maximum capital gains tax owed is 20% of $200,000, which equals $40,000.<\/p>\n<p>Since the maximum capital gains tax liability of $40,000 is significantly less than the FIRPTA withholding amount of $180,000, Jimmy can apply for a withholding certificate based on this difference.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Applying for a Withholding Certificate (Form 8288-B)<br><\/b><br>A withholding certificate application (Form 8288-B) can be submitted as soon as a property sale contract is signed; there is no need to wait until the sale date approaches. Normally, the IRS processes Form 8288-B within 90 days after receiving all the necessary information. However, it can take longer in some cases. To avoid unnecessary withholding, it\u2019s best to submit Form 8288-B to the IRS as early as possible. It\u2019s crucial to fill out Form 8288-B correctly to prevent rejection.Because processing times may vary, this can lead to situations where the IRS issues the certificate either before or after the closing date.\n<ul>\n<li><b>Withholding Certificate Received By the Closing Date<\/b>If a foreign property seller receives the withholding certificate by the closing date, they can present it to the buyer to reduce or eliminate the FIRPTA withholding tax. The certificate&#8217;s instructions will determine whether the buyer withholds a lower amount or nothing at all. The buyer will then send the adjusted amount to the IRS and return any remaining funds to the seller.<b>Example<\/b>\n<p>David and Abby are a foreign couple who are selling their U.S. investment property.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sales price: $1,200,000<\/li>\n<li>Purchase price: $1,000,000<\/li>\n<li>Capital Gain: Sales price &#8211; Purchase price = $200,000 ($1,200,000 &#8211; $1,000,000)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Assuming David and Abby obtained a fully exempt withholding certificate before the closing date. They presented it to the buyer on the closing date. Based on the certificate, the buyer will not withhold any amount from the sale price at the time of closing. Therefore, the foreign sellers may avoid any FIRPTA tax at the time of the sale, making this the quickest and most efficient method to avoid withholding tax.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Withholding Certificate Application Pending at Closing<\/b>If a foreign seller&#8217;s application for a withholding certificate is still pending with the IRS on the closing date, the buyer must withhold 15% of the sale price. However, instead of sending this amount immediately to the IRS, the funds will be held in escrow while the IRS reviews the application. Typically, the IRS processes withholding certificate applications within 90 days, although delays may occur.Once the IRS responds, the buyer has 20 days to take the necessary actions as directed by the IRS. This may involve either submitting the withheld payment to the IRS or releasing the funds back to the seller, depending on the IRS&#8217;s decision.\n<p><b>Example:<\/b> David and Abby are a foreign couple selling their U.S. investment property.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sales price: $1,20,000<\/li>\n<li>Purchase price: $1,000,000<\/li>\n<li>Capital Gain: Sales price-Purchase price = $200,000 ($1,200,000 &#8211; $1,000,000)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If David and Abby applied for a withholding certificate before the closing date, but their application is still pending at the time of closing, the buyer will withhold 15% of the sale price. Therefore, 15% of $1,200,000 amounts to $180,000, which will be held in escrow instead of being directly submitted to the IRS. Approximately three months later, the IRS will issue its decision.<\/p>\n<p>The following scenarios could occur depending on the outcome of this decision:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Scenario 1 \u2013 Application Approved<\/b>Here are two possible outcomes if the application is approved:\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sub-Scenario A: Approved with Full Exemption from Withholding<\/b>The IRS approved David and Abby&#8217;s application for a withholding certificate, giving them a full exemption. The IRS then told the buyer to return the FIRPTA withholding amount to the sellers. The buyer returned the $180,000 held in escrow to David and Abby within 20 days of the IRS&#8217;s approval. This quick action helped them avoid any penalties or interest.\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sub-Scenario B: Approved with Reduced Withholding<\/b>The IRS approved David and Abby&#8217;s application for a withholding certificate, allowing a lower withholding rate. The buyer followed the IRS&#8217;s guidelines by withholding the reduced amount and sending it to the IRS. The buyer will release the remaining balance from escrow to David and Abby within 20 days of receiving the IRS&#8217;s approval, avoiding any penalties or interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Scenario 2 &#8211; Application Rejected:<\/b>In this scenario, the IRS rejected David and Abby&#8217;s withholding certificate application. As a result, the buyer was required to send the full $180,000 held in escrow to the IRS. The buyer remitted the withheld amount to the IRS within 20 days of receiving the decision, ensuring compliance and avoiding any penalties or interest charges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<h6>Alternative Option: Early Refund After Closing<br><\/h6>\n<p>If a foreign seller does not apply for a withholding certificate before closing, they can still request an early refund from the IRS. This process is similar to applying for a withholding certificate.For example, if David and Abby do not file an application for a withholding certificate by the closing date, the buyer must send the FIRPTA withholding tax to the IRS. However, David and Abby can still get an early refund by submitting their application for the withholding certificate. This refund usually arrives from the IRS faster than if claimed at the next tax season.\n<\/p><\/ul>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>As a foreign seller of U.S. real estate investments, you have several options to recover excess FIRPTA withholding.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Real estate sold at the beginning of the year: <\/b>For property sales occurring at the beginning of the year, especially from January to April, consider applying for an exemption certificate. This should be done as soon as a property sale contract is signedUse Form 8288-B to request this refund, as the IRS usually processes it within 90 days. This way, you can get a withholding certificate before you close the sale. This can help lower or eliminate the amount withheld from your proceeds.\n<p>If the withholding certificate is still pending at closing, the buyer will keep the withheld amount in escrow. Once the IRS approves your certificate, which usually takes about 90 days, you can claim your refund from the buyer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Real estate sold at the end of the year:<\/b>For property sales occurring at the end of the year, especially from October to December, it&#8217;s usually not a good idea to ask for an early tax refund. Instead, you should file your regular tax return. You can use Form 1040NR next tax season to claim your refund.The rules under FIRPTA are complicated and can affect your finances significantly. It&#8217;s important to talk to a tax professional who knows about international tax. An experienced attorney can help you find the best approach for your situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you looking for personalized advice on international tax matters related to FIRPTA? Contact Arora Law P.C. today for an international tax consultation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26dfea51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26dfea51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not include legal advice. This article does not comprise an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Arora Law P.C. or its attorneys. 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