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firpta: A “Moving” Tax and Your Bottom Line! - 03/30/12 06:56 AM
The Federal government requires a withholding of 10% of the gross proceeds any time a foreign seller conveys property. Escrow will also withhold an additional 5% because the foreigner is not a Hawaii resident. The 5% withholding applies to all out-of-state owners. Buyer and seller alike should be aware of nuances pertaining to the Foreign Investor Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) and the Hawaii Investor Real Property Tax Act (HARPTA). As soon as an escrow is opened, an affidavit is forwarded to the seller. This normally comes from the escrow company. A copy of the completed affidavit is provided to the
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