Short video explains new FIRPTA withholding guidelines effective 2/1/16 for foreign national sellers
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Foreign national sellers withholding increases from 10% to 15% but exceptions apply
THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN AND NOT TAX ADVICE. CUSTOMERS AND CLIENTS ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR RESPECTIVE TAX PROFESSIONALS...
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