filed in International Taxation on May.11, 2010
The depressed value of US real estate and the devaluation of the US dollar have created an attractive market for foreign investors seeking real estate bargains. Some look to make a quick profit by “flipping” the real estate while others become landlords. US persons that make payments to these foreign individuals need to be aware [...]
filed in International Taxation on Apr.13, 2010
Dollar is weak in relation to the pound, US residential and commercial real estate prices are down, and the time is right for UK investors to be seeking out investments in the US.
If you chose to go down this investment path, after you are comfortable that you have made the best economic real estate decision, your [...]
filed in International Taxation on Mar.09, 2010
The United States has entered into income tax treaties over fifty countries. Treaties serve to bolster trade and foreign investment. On certain types of income, treaties will reduce the rate of withholding tax that would have been applied to payments between taxpayers of two countries.
Absent a treaty, the US will generally impose a 30 percent [...]