{"id":5563,"date":"2026-04-30T07:21:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T07:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/?p=5563"},"modified":"2026-04-30T12:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:21:00","slug":"capital-gains-tax-foreigners-selling-property-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/capital-gains-tax-foreigners-selling-property-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Capital Gains Tax for Foreigners Selling Property in the U.S.: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Selling property in the United States as a non-resident<\/strong><\/a> can come with complex tax obligations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From calculating capital gains to understanding FIRPTA withholding and filing requirements,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0important to know what applies before and after the sale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This guide breaks down the essentials.<\/span><\/p> <div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\"> <div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"> <p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p> <span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/capital-gains-tax-foreigners-selling-property-us\/#Capital_gain_tax_on_investment_property\" >Capital gain tax on investment property<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/capital-gains-tax-foreigners-selling-property-us\/#Can_Foreign_Sellers_Reduce_or_Avoid_FIRPTA_Withholding\" >Can Foreign Sellers Reduce or Avoid FIRPTA Withholding?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/capital-gains-tax-foreigners-selling-property-us\/#FIRPTA_withholding_certificate\" >FIRPTA withholding certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/capital-gains-tax-foreigners-selling-property-us\/#What_About_State_Taxes\" >What About State Taxes?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/capital-gains-tax-foreigners-selling-property-us\/#Tax_Treaties_Can_You_Avoid_Double_Taxation\" >Tax Treaties: Can You Avoid Double Taxation?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/capital-gains-tax-foreigners-selling-property-us\/#Do_I_Have_to_File_a_US_Tax_Return_After_Selling_Property\" >Do I Have to File a U.S. Tax Return After Selling Property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/capital-gains-tax-foreigners-selling-property-us\/#FAQs\" >FAQs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>  <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_US_Capital_Gains_Are_Calculated\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How\u00a0U.S.\u00a0Capital Gains Are Calculated<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capital gains refer to the profit made when you sell a property for more than you originally paid.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To calculate your capital gain:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capital\u00a0gain = Sale\u00a0price \u2013 (purchase\u00a0price +\u00a0allowable\u00a0costs).<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allowable costs may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legal and closing fees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Property improvements (not maintenance)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Selling expenses (agent fees, etc.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">  <div class=\"text-center\"><strong><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color: #c33a32;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/usa\/#request-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FILE YOUR NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY TAX RETURN ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>  <\/div> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/House-Key-chain-and-Calculator.jpg\" alt=\"Calculating Capital Gain Tax on rental property in US\" width=\"2119\" height=\"1415\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/House-Key-chain-and-Calculator.jpg 2119w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/House-Key-chain-and-Calculator-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/House-Key-chain-and-Calculator-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/House-Key-chain-and-Calculator-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/House-Key-chain-and-Calculator-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/House-Key-chain-and-Calculator-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/House-Key-chain-and-Calculator-780x521.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/House-Key-chain-and-Calculator-1000x668.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/House-Key-chain-and-Calculator-1400x935.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2119px) 100vw, 2119px\" \/><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_gain_tax_on_investment_property\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Capital gain tax on investment property<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the property was rented or held as an investment, the gain is fully taxable.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depreciation claimed during ownership may also increase your taxable gain through\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/income-tax-foreign-rental-property-depreciation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">depreciation recapture<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The tax rate\u00a0for capital gains on estate\u00a0depends on whether the gain is classified as short-term or long-term (explained below).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-residents are subject to U.S. federal tax and\u00a0possibly state\u00a0tax.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not sure how to calculate your gain?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0PTI Returns can prepare your capital gains calculation accurately and ensure all allowable costs are included.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Short-Term vs. Long-Term Capital Gains\u00a0Tax<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s\u00a0quite\u00a0a big\u00a0difference\u00a0between short term and\u00a0long term\u00a0capital gain, and the\u00a0length of time you owned the property\u00a0determines\u00a0how your gain is taxed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Short term vs long term capital gain<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Short-term<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Property held for 1 year or less<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Long-term<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Property held for more than 1 year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Short term capital gain tax<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Short-term gains are taxed\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ordinary income tax rates<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which can be significantly higher.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Long term capital gain tax<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Long-term gains\u00a0benefit\u00a0from reduced tax rates, typically:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income level<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For most foreign sellers, long-term treatment results in a lower tax liability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Foreign_Sellers_Reduce_or_Avoid_FIRPTA_Withholding\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can Foreign Sellers Reduce or Avoid FIRPTA Withholding?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the biggest concerns for non-resident sellers is FIRPTA.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p aria-level=\"2\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But what is FIRPTA in real estate?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FIRPTA (<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act)\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">requires buyers to withhold a\u00a0portion\u00a0of the sale price when\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/all-europeans-must-know-about-tax-property-in-the-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>purchasing\u00a0U.S. property from a foreign seller<\/strong><\/a> but only if the property sales price exceeds $300,000.00.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If it does not exceed this amount, the buyer may choose not to withhold the\u00a0FIRPTA\u00a0and the final reconciliation is made on the tax return. In case a withholding was made, the seller must receive <strong>Form 8288-A<\/strong> from the buyer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that <strong>Form 1099-S<\/strong> was designed for resident aliens but in case you receive one, it can also substantiate sales price and tax withholding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Typically:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15% of the gross sale price is withheld.<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">  <div class=\"text-center\"><strong><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color: #c33a32;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/usa\/#request-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAIM YOUR US PROPERTY TAX RETURN ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>  <\/div> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p aria-level=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Houses-along-the-canal-in-Venice-Los-Angeles-California-1.jpg\" alt=\"capital gain tax on house sale in USA\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Houses-along-the-canal-in-Venice-Los-Angeles-California-1.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Houses-along-the-canal-in-Venice-Los-Angeles-California-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Houses-along-the-canal-in-Venice-Los-Angeles-California-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Houses-along-the-canal-in-Venice-Los-Angeles-California-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Houses-along-the-canal-in-Venice-Los-Angeles-California-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Houses-along-the-canal-in-Venice-Los-Angeles-California-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Houses-along-the-canal-in-Venice-Los-Angeles-California-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Houses-along-the-canal-in-Venice-Los-Angeles-California-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Houses-along-the-canal-in-Venice-Los-Angeles-California-1-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIRPTA_withholding_certificate\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">FIRPTA withholding certificate<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may apply for a withholding certificate to reduce or\u00a0eliminate\u00a0this amount if the actual tax due will be lower.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A certificate\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0mandatory, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0highly recommended if:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your expected tax is less than 15% of the sale price<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/property-tax-france-ultimate-french-tax-guide\/#Avoiding_Overpayment_Deadlines_and_Special_Cases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>avoid overpaying upfront<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Without it,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0need to wait until filing your tax return to claim a refund.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_State_Taxes\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What About State Taxes?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to federal tax, many states impose their own capital gains tax.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capital gain state tax<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State tax rules vary widely. Some states:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tax capital gains as ordinary income<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have withholding requirements\u00a0similar to\u00a0FIRPTA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capital gain tax by state<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">States like New York and California are known for higher tax rates, while others (like Florida or Texas) have no state income tax.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capital gain tax California<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">California, for example, taxes capital gains at regular income tax rates, which can be among the highest in the U.S.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Treaties_Can_You_Avoid_Double_Taxation\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tax Treaties: Can You Avoid Double Taxation?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Foreign sellers often worry about being taxed twice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">US capital gain tax<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The U.S.\u00a0generally has\u00a0the right to tax gains from U.S. real estate, even for non-residents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capital gain tax on rental property<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the property was rented, the gain is still taxable in the U.S., and prior <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/foreign-rental-income-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>rental income<\/strong><\/a> should also have been reported annually.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tax treaties<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/property-tax-france-ultimate-french-tax-guide\/#US_Resident_Property_Owners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>countries have tax treaties with the U.S<\/strong><\/a>. that:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prevent double taxation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allow you to claim a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">foreign tax credit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in your home country<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, treaties typically\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">do not\u00a0eliminate\u00a0U.S. tax<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on real estate sales.<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">  <div class=\"text-center\"><strong><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color: #c33a32;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/usa\/#request-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUBMIT YOUR US PROPERTY TAX RETURN ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>  <\/div> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/American-France-and-UK-flags-waving-on-Fifth-Avenue.jpg\" alt=\"international relations and double taxation agreement countries\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/American-France-and-UK-flags-waving-on-Fifth-Avenue.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/American-France-and-UK-flags-waving-on-Fifth-Avenue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/American-France-and-UK-flags-waving-on-Fifth-Avenue-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/American-France-and-UK-flags-waving-on-Fifth-Avenue-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/American-France-and-UK-flags-waving-on-Fifth-Avenue-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/American-France-and-UK-flags-waving-on-Fifth-Avenue-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/American-France-and-UK-flags-waving-on-Fifth-Avenue-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/American-France-and-UK-flags-waving-on-Fifth-Avenue-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/American-France-and-UK-flags-waving-on-Fifth-Avenue-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Have_to_File_a_US_Tax_Return_After_Selling_Property\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do I Have to File a U.S. Tax Return After Selling Property?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes,\u00a0this is a crucial step many sellers overlook.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capital gain tax after selling house<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even though FIRPTA withholding is applied at closing, it is\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not your final tax bill<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capital gain tax on selling a house<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You must file a U.S. tax return to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Report the actual gain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Calculate the true tax owed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Claim a refund if too much was withheld<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Failing to file can lead to penalties and difficulty recovering overpaid tax.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FAQs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is the 15% withholding my final tax bill?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a prepayment of tax. Your actual liability may be lower (or occasionally higher), which is reconciled when you file your tax return.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can I reduce the FIRPTA withholding before closing?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. By applying for a FIRPTA withholding certificate, you may reduce or\u00a0eliminate\u00a0the amount withheld at closing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">  <div class=\"text-center\"><strong><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color: #c33a32;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/usa\/#request-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FILE YOUR NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY TAX RETURN ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>  <\/div> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What if I lived in the property as my primary residence?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may qualify for the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">primary residence exclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(up to $250,000 or $500,000 for couples), provided you meet ownership and usage tests\u2014even as a non-resident in some cases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do I need an ITIN to sell my U.S. property?<\/span><\/b><\/h3> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. A valid\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is\u00a0required\u00a0to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Process the FIRPTA withholding<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/non-resident-landlord-file-tax-return-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>File your U.S. tax return<\/strong><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have one,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0need to apply before or during the sale process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/foreign-property-tax-deductions\/#Capital_Gains_on_selling_a_foreign_home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Selling U.S. property as a foreign owner<\/strong><\/a> involves more than just closing the deal,\u00a0it requires careful tax planning, compliance, and\u00a0timely\u00a0filing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PTI Returns provides specialist support for non-resident property owners<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, helping you minimise tax, stay compliant, and recover any overpaid withholding.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selling property in the United States as a non-resident can come with complex tax obligations.\u00a0\u00a0 From calculating capital gains to understanding FIRPTA withholding and filing requirements,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0important to know what applies before and after the sale.\u00a0 This guide breaks down the essentials. How\u00a0U.S.\u00a0Capital Gains Are Calculated\u00a0 Capital gains refer to the profit made when you sell&#8230; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/capital-gains-tax-foreigners-selling-property-us\/\">Continue reading <span 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