Escrow & Title
Iowa's FIRPTA withholding requirement applies when:
AThe seller is a first-time homebuyer
BThe seller of U.S. real property is a foreign person, requiring the buyer to withhold a percentage of the sale price and remit it to the IRS✓ Correct
CThe property is subject to environmental cleanup
DThe sale price exceeds the county assessor's value
Explanation
The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) requires buyers to withhold 15% (or other applicable rate) of the gross sale price and remit it to the IRS when purchasing U.S. real property from a foreign seller. Withholding ensures the IRS can collect capital gains taxes.
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