A visual, infographic-style illustration showing a person (a foreign investor) looking at a house with a large '15%' symbol on it. The person looks worried. On the other side, an arrow points to a piggy bank and a tax form, labeled 'REFUND,' showing the '15%' is not lost. The style should be friendly and simple, using green and orange colors.

FIRPTA Withholding Isn’t a Tax: How to Get Your Money Back

  Selling U.S. property as a foreigner? Don’t panic about the 15% FIRPTA “tax”! This guide breaks down what it really is, how to get a full refund, and how you can avoid this massive upfront withholding altogether.   Imagine this: You’re a foreign investor, and you’ve made a smart move. You bought a U.S….