Escrow & Title
The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) in Arizona affects closings when:
AA foreign investor purchases property in Arizona
BA foreign seller (non-U.S. person or entity) sells U.S. real property—the buyer may need to withhold a percentage of the sales price for IRS remittance✓ Correct
CA U.S. citizen buys property abroad
DA foreign lender provides financing for an Arizona purchase
Explanation
FIRPTA requires buyers purchasing U.S. real property from a foreign seller (non-resident alien) to withhold 15% of the gross sales price (or 10% in some cases) and remit it to the IRS, ensuring the IRS collects capital gains taxes.
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