{"id":653,"date":"2026-03-04T13:35:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/?p=653"},"modified":"2026-03-11T07:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:48:43","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-your-first-overseas-buy-to-let-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-your-first-overseas-buy-to-let-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Just invested in your first foreign buy-to-let property? Here\u2019s everything you need to know about tax."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When purchasing your first foreign buy-to-let property, there are a variety of factors to consider like return on investment, cost and location &#8211; but one factor you may not have considered is tax.<\/p>        <p>International property tax may not be the most exciting topic. But, by getting a strong grasp of the local tax rules, you can save yourself a lot of money and stress at the tax deadline.<\/p>        <p>Tax rules can differ from country to country and in this guide, we will give you some practical tips on how to save on your buy-to-let tax bill and remain compliant when <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">filing your tax return overseas<\/a><\/strong>, as well as where you can go for tax advice.\u00a0<\/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 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div> <nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-your-first-overseas-buy-to-let-property\/#Filing_an_income_tax_return\" >Filing an income tax return<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-your-first-overseas-buy-to-let-property\/#Double_taxation_agreements\" >Double taxation agreements<\/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\/all-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-your-first-overseas-buy-to-let-property\/#Buy-to-let_allowable_expenses\" >Buy-to-let allowable expenses\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\/all-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-your-first-overseas-buy-to-let-property\/#Depreciation_of_rental_property\" >Depreciation of rental property<\/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\/all-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-your-first-overseas-buy-to-let-property\/#Capital_gains_and_the_non-resident_landlord\" >Capital gains and the non-resident landlord\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\/all-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-your-first-overseas-buy-to-let-property\/#VAT_refunds_on_buy-to-let_property\" >VAT refunds on buy-to-let property<\/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\/all-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-your-first-overseas-buy-to-let-property\/#The_tax_deadline_for_an_income_tax_return\" >The tax deadline for an income tax return<\/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\/all-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-your-first-overseas-buy-to-let-property\/#File_your_tax_return_with_the_help_of_PTI_Returns\" >File your tax return with the help of PTI Returns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-your-first-overseas-buy-to-let-property\/#File_property_tax_overseas_while_you_drink_your_coffee\" >File property tax overseas while you drink your coffee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>             <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filing_an_income_tax_return\"><\/span><strong>Filing an income tax return<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>        <p>If you are a real estate investor and buy an overseas property and you rent it out, you won\u2019t escape the tax bill.\u00a0<\/p>        <p>It\u2019s likely that you will have to declare your earnings by submitting a rental income tax return both in your home country and in the country where your foreign buy-to-let property is located.\u00a0<\/p>        <p><em>Depending on where your property is located, you may encounter:<\/em><\/p>        <ul class=\"has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"color: #ff6100;\">  <li><strong>different rules for tax reporting<\/strong><\/li>  <li><strong>different rates of tax<\/strong><\/li>  <li><strong>different expenses that can be claimed by landlords<\/strong><\/li>  <\/ul>  <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">  <div><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><\/div>  <\/div>  <!-- \/wp:post-content -->    <!-- wp:heading -->  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double_taxation_agreements\"><\/span><strong>Double taxation agreements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>  <!-- \/wp:heading -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Be sure to check whether your home country has a double taxation agreement with the country in which your buy-to-let property is located.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>A double taxation agreement contains a set of rules stating which country has the right to collect tax &#8211; ensuring you are not taxed on the same income in both countries.\u00a0<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>If there is no double taxation agreement in place to cover the jurisdiction where your property is, then you may be able to claim tax relief.\u00a0<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Citizens of the European Union have a lot of tax advantages when owning real estate in another country within the community.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>This can be a complex area to navigate and it\u2019s usually a good idea to seek expert tax advice from a property tax professional.\u00a0<!-- wp:button {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#c33a32\"}}} --><\/p>  <!-- \/wp:button -->    <!-- wp:buttons {\"contentJustification\":\"center\"} -->  <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">  <div><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\/#request-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REQUEST A CALLBACK<\/a><\/strong><\/div>  <\/div><\/div>  <!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:heading -->  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy-to-let_allowable_expenses\"><\/span><strong>Buy-to-let allowable expenses\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>  <!-- \/wp:heading -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Real estate investors are typically eligible to reduce their real estate tax bill by claiming allowable expenses on their tax return.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>If an expense is incurred for the purposes of running the overseas property, it is usually considered an allowable expense and considered deductible.\u00a0<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Examples of some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/german-rental-property-deductible-expenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>allowable expenses that could be deducted<\/strong><\/a> are:<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:list -->  <ul>  <li>utility bills<\/li>  <li>gardening, cleaning and similar services<\/li>  <li>repairs and maintenance (including the replacement of furniture and fixtures)<\/li>  <li>costs incurred in letting the real estate such as travel, phone calls, administration costs, etc.\u00a0<\/li>  <li>legal fees<\/li>  <li>building insurance<\/li>  <li>service charges and ground rents<\/li>  <li>accountant\u2019s fees<\/li>  <li>letting agents\u2019 fees<\/li>  <li>advertising costs\u00a0<\/li>  <li>and more<\/li>  <\/ul>  <!-- \/wp:list -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>In some countries, interest on loans to purchase the property is also deductible.\u00a0This is the so-called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/how-your-mortgage-can-affect-your-buy-to-let-property-tax-bill\/#what-is-buy-to-let-mortgage-interest-tax-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buy-to-let mortgage interest tax relief<\/a>.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Be sure to do your research and claim every buy-to-let tax relief you are entitled to on your real estate. You\u2019ll be surprised by how much money you can save!<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>It\u2019s also vital to keep all receipts and documentation relating to the expenses you intend to claim. There are two reasons for this:<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:list -->  <ul>  <li>to ensure you can claim everything you\u2019re entitled to on your tax return<\/li>  <li>to ensure you can account for everything you have claimed should you ever be audited by the tax authorities<\/li>  <\/ul>  <!-- \/wp:list -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/top-tips-on-reducing-property-income-tax-for-overseas-landlords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Tips on reducing property income tax for overseas landlords<\/a>.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:heading -->  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Depreciation_of_rental_property\"><\/span><strong>Depreciation <\/strong>of rental property<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>  <!-- \/wp:heading -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>The cost of replacement furnishing and fixtures can be claimed as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/income-tax-foreign-rental-property-depreciation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>wear and tear allowance<\/strong><\/a> which allows you to deduct around 10% (depending on the country) of net rents to cover the cost of replacing furniture when calculating the profit of the overseas property business.\u00a0<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>The renewal allowance provides a deduction for the cost of a replacement item.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Usually, improvements in real estate are also considered deductible.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>These allowances may vary depending on the country you live in and you will need to check how they are called and what they cover. You can always ask our <a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">international property tax specialists<\/a>.<\/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\/#request-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUBMIT YOUR PROPERTY TAX RETURN ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>  <\/div>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":561,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->  <div class=\"wp-block-image\">  <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"169\" class=\"wp-image-561\" title=\"Request Buy-to-let Property Tax Filing Assistance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/File-International-Property-Tax-Return-Online.jpg\" alt=\"Request Buy-to-let Property Tax Filing Assistance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/File-International-Property-Tax-Return-Online.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/File-International-Property-Tax-Return-Online-300x75.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>  <\/div>  <!-- \/wp:image -->    <!-- wp:heading -->  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_gains_and_the_non-resident_landlord\"><\/span><strong>Capital gains and the non-resident landlord\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>  <!-- \/wp:heading -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Capital Gains Tax is a tax that must be paid on any financial gain you make when you sell or dispose of a property such as a house or a flat.\u00a0<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>If you are a non-resident real estate investor and you sell your overseas buy-to-let property, you must include this on your tax return and pay any Capital Gains Tax (CGT) due. In some countries, CGT must be paid within 30 days of the sale whether or not a gain has been made.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>If you would like any professional tax advice on this topic, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us<\/a> and our tax experts will advise you depending on your personal circumstances.\u00a0<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:heading -->  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VAT_refunds_on_buy-to-let_property\"><\/span><strong>VAT refunds on buy-to-let property<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>  <!-- \/wp:heading -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>In some countries, if you are a non-resident and buy a property, you are due a VAT refund. 20% can be a sizeable deduction on the purchase cost. If you are a non-resident landlord and own real estate in France, check out how PTI Returns can assist you to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/french-property-vat-reclaim-for-foreign-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">claim back your VAT refund<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0If you are interested in this subject, <strong>read more here:<\/strong><\/p>  <h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/french-property-vat-refund-guide-for-foreign-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French Property VAT Refund Guide for Foreign Investors<\/a><\/h4>  <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\/french-property-vat-reclaim-for-foreign-investors\/#request-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAIM YOUR FRENCH PROPERTY VAT REFUND ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>  <\/div>  <p>&nbsp;<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:image {\"id\":668,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->  <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-668\" title=\"VAT refunds on buy-to-let property\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/buy-to-let-property-tax-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"VAT refunds on buy-to-let property\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/buy-to-let-property-tax-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/buy-to-let-property-tax-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/buy-to-let-property-tax-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/buy-to-let-property-tax-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/buy-to-let-property-tax-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/buy-to-let-property-tax-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/buy-to-let-property-tax-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/buy-to-let-property-tax-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>  <!-- \/wp:image -->    <!-- wp:heading -->  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_tax_deadline_for_an_income_tax_return\"><\/span><strong>The tax deadline for an income tax return<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>  <!-- \/wp:heading -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>You will need to check when is the deadline for submitting your buy-to-let tax return. <span class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"color: #ff6100;\">If you file even a few minutes late<\/span>, you could be hit with an automatic fine which increases for every day you are late. This is why it\u2019s so important to submit on time.\u00a0<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Here are some of the tax deadlines to look out for:<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>France &#8211; Deadlines vary every year. The French tax deadline for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/changes-to-french-furnished-lettings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>leaseback, furnished properties<\/strong><\/a> and business income and VAT returns is 18 May. If you are earning income from short term letting of a property in France, you will be required to file your French tax return on 25 May.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Germany &#8211; The tax deadline in Germany for tax return is October 2 (without a tax advisor) and 31 July (if you apply with a tax advisor). The German tax deadline is 2 September (without a tax advisor) and 31 May (with a tax advisor).<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Hungary &#8211; The tax deadline for Hungary is 22 May.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Ireland -The tax deadline in Ireland is 31 October.\u00a0<\/p>  <p>The extended deadline is 16 November if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pay &amp; file online<\/a>. It is for taxpayers who file Form 11 Income Tax Return.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Poland &#8211; The tax deadline in Poland is 2 May for Personal Income Tax Returns.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Spain &#8211; The Spanish tax year runs from the 1st of January to the 31st of December. There are <span class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"color: #ff6100;\">several dates and deadlines<\/span> within that year to keep in mind.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:list -->  <ul>  <li>The deadline for non-residents to submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/what-are-deemed-tax-returns-for-a-property-in-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deemed tax return<\/a> is 24 December.\u00a0<\/li>  <li>The rental income must be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-non-resident-property-taxes-in-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">declared between January 1 and January 20.<\/a><\/li>  <\/ul>  <!-- \/wp:list -->    <!-- wp:table {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#f8c9ac\"}},\"className\":\"is-style-stripes\"} \/-->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p><strong>UK &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tax deadline in the UK is 31 January.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p><strong>USA <\/strong>&#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tax deadline in the US is 18 April.<\/span><\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:heading -->  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"File_your_tax_return_with_the_help_of_PTI_Returns\"><\/span><strong>File your tax return with the help of PTI Returns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>  <!-- \/wp:heading -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Tax can be tricky &#8211; especially if you need to file in a foreign country.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>At Property Tax International, we specialise in foreign property tax return assistance.<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>When you file with PTI Returns, you won\u2019t have to worry about navigating any complicated foreign tax laws or paperwork. Our tax team will guide you through the process from start to finish and ensure you are fully compliant with the local tax authorities.\u00a0<\/p>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:paragraph -->  <p>Our goal is to minimise your tax bill and maximise your profit potential.<\/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>  <!-- \/wp:paragraph -->    <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->  <h3><strong>Why PTI Returns<\/strong>?<\/h3>  <!-- \/wp:heading -->    <!-- wp:list -->  <ul>  <li>PTI Returns is part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clunetech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CluneTech<\/a> (formerly known as Taxback Group), employing over\u00a01,500 people in more than 20 countries worldwide.<\/li>  <li>We specialize in property tax, filed over 322,000 tax returns last year, and have 20+ years of experience preparing both domestic and international tax returns for non-resident property owners<\/li>  <li>Multilingual support via phone and email. 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