Escrow & Title

In Washington, the FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) withholding requirement applies when:

AAny non-resident sells property in Washington
BA foreign person sells U.S. real property, and the buyer must withhold 15% of the gross sales price and remit to the IRS unless an exception applies✓ Correct
COnly when commercial property is sold
DOnly for sales above $1 million

Explanation

FIRPTA requires buyers of U.S.

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