Tax Planning Important for Foreign Purchasers of U.S. Real Estate

Non-U.S. taxpayers are generally exempt from U.S. federal income tax on gain from the sale of U.S.-situs capital assets.  The one major exception is U.S. real estate.  Under the Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), gain from the sale of U.S. real estate by a non-U.S. taxpayer i...

Depending on the type of investment, income from private equity funds to foreign investors will be treated differently for tax purposes. In some cases, hefty withholding requirements can come into play, shaving off a significant chunk from return-on-investment.It is therefore important to understand...

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the migration of businesses and individuals from high-tax to tax-friendly states. Anthony De Yurre outlines five things to keep in mind when deciding whether and where to relocate your business.