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USA Property Tax

US income tax on rental property for nonresident landlords

Non-resident property owners must report and pay income tax on rental income earned from property located in another country, even if they live abroad. Tax treatment depends on whether the income is taxed on gross rent or on net income after deductions such as maintenance, mortgage interest, or property management costs. Filing the correct tax return is essential, as failure to do so may result in higher withholding taxes and the loss of allowable deductions.

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Irish Property Tax

Can you avoid paying tax on rental income in Ireland?

If you are earning rental income from a property in Ireland, you will have some tax responsibilities that require attention. Maybe you are even wondering if you can avoid paying rental income tax in Ireland. This article serves as а compass to guide residents and non-resident landlords alike through the labyrinthine world of tax on rental income in Ireland. We will answer some of the most common questions that landlords ask about saving on taxes and discuss our top tips for filing property taxes without stress. Continue reading

Irish Property Tax

Your guide to buying and selling rental property in Ireland

Real estate remains the king of investments. It’s not a coincidence that we have been told that a house is the best way to invest your money. Prices of Irish properties continue to grow rather than fall. So is now a good time to buy a rental property in Ireland? What are your tax obligations when you sell, buy, or rent your real estate? Let’s dig deeper to find out.Key information for non-resident landlords.

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Property Tax Tips

File property tax overseas while you drink your coffee

Are you a landlord in a foreign country?

If so, you have probably spent hours trying to understand the tax laws in that state, so that you could file your property tax return.

Owning a property abroad can be hugely rewarding when you have the right help at your side.

If you are earning rental income from your overseas property, you have a tax obligation in the country where your property is located and in your own country.

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French Property Tax / German Property Tax / Hungarian Property Tax / Irish Property Tax / Polish Property Tax / Property Tax Tips / Spanish Property Tax / USA Property Tax

What is the history behind PTI Returns? Q&A from our tax team.

When was “Property Tax International” created?


The idea was born in 2006.

We noticed that more and more people were purchasing property abroad and there was a gap in the market for a company that could organise and manage the tax requirements of international property owners.

We wanted to help people who have a property and rental income in France, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Poland, Hungary and the USA to meet their tax obligations.

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French Property Tax

Êtes-vous propriétaire d’une maison de vacances en France? Nous avons créé l’ultime guide fiscal français uniquement pour vous!

Environ 200 millions de personnes visitent la France chaque année (avant covid, bien sûr).

Wow… ça fait beaucoup de touristes!

Il est facile de comprendre pourquoi tant de voyageurs viennent en France, que ce soit en tant que vacanciers occasionnels ou en tant qu’investisseurs immobiliers internationaux. Après tout, la France est un endroit incroyable où vivre.

Ce pays a un bon climat, une culture de premier ordre, une histoire riche, des traditions colorées, des villes animées ainsi qu’une région campagnarde merveilleusement préservée. Sans parler des délicieux vins et fromages locaux!

Si vous êtes propriétaire d’une maison de vacances en France, il est primordial maîtriser vos exigences en matière d’impôt foncier français. Cela vous aidera à rester du bon côté des autorités fiscales françaises. De plus, cela vous aidera également à économiser sur votre facture de taxes foncières.

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