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Topic: Buying US Property

Capital Gains Expat Tax Return
  • Buying US Property
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The Ins and Outs of Capital Gains When Selling US and Foreign Property

November 15, 2017April 9, 2018 David McKeegan

One of the most confusing (and important!) parts of selling property is the tax impact from your gains or losses. We, of course, hope you realize a gain, but let’s look at capital gains more closely, so you can fully understand how to calculate your gains/losses, how to report them on your expat tax return, and […]

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Expat Tax Planning and Buying Property
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  • Tax Planning

Expat Tax Planning: Five Things You’ll Want to Know About Buying Real Estate

July 10, 2017 David McKeegan

Purchasing real estate can pay off in a big way – depending on what you plan to do with the property, of course. But as an expat living overseas, you’ll want to be sure you ask these important questions and do proper expat tax planning before jumping into a large investment, since there are many […]

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How Rental Property Affects Your US Tax Return
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How Rental Property Affects Your US Tax Return

March 28, 2016 David McKeegan

As an American living abroad, you may be renting out your home back in the States or possibly even have an investment property in your host country. After all, renting a good way to maintain the home while offsetting the monthly mortgage payments you are making on the property. There are some things you should […]

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  • Buying US Property
  • Foreign Housing Allowance

How Buying and Selling Real Estate Abroad Impacts US Expat Taxes

February 5, 2016 David McKeegan

With so many beautiful and exotic places around the world to enjoy, it’s no wonder why many Americans are looking to buy and sell real estate abroad. However, buying and selling a foreign property can impact your US expat taxes and there are many important factors to consider. This article outlines several tips to reduce […]

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US Tax Return Rental Property Reminders
  • Buying US Property
  • Tax Planning

Year-End Rental Property Reminders for Your US Tax Return

December 7, 2015December 18, 2015 David McKeegan

As we move into December, now is the time to get started on gathering your tax paperwork and consolidating numbers for your 2015 tax return. If you are a property owner or landlord, you will need to take special considerations for your US tax return. This is especially true for US expats, where even the […]

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US EXPAT TAXES RENTAL PROPERTY
  • Buying US Property
  • Foreign Tax Credit
  • Tax Planning

Buying Property Overseas Could Help You Save on US Expat Taxes

October 9, 2015November 25, 2015 David McKeegan

From luscious tropical beach condos to quiet village cottages, buying property overseas has been a dream of many Americans. This dream can be a reality and may even help you save on what you pay in US expat taxes! Investing in foreign property has its advantages and drawbacks. The investment is not one that you […]

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Foreigners investing in the US
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Top Tax Tips for Foreigners Investing in US Property

July 22, 2015 David McKeegan

Any purchase of real estate is an important decision; but the investment of real estate in the United States can result in taxing problems for foreigners.  Depending on the type of the real estate investment and the investment entity, there are special rules for purchase, operation and the eventual sale of US real property interests. […]

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How To Avoid Capital Gains Tax When Buying US Property

July 3, 2015July 2, 2015 David McKeegan

Years ago, capital gains tax was a huge topic in the US real estate world. Today, the subject is less controversial but also a bit more unclear, as the rules have changed since 1997. David McKeegan answers one reader’s question about how quickly you need to use a capital gain from a property sale to […]

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Buying US Property and the US Tax Implications
  • Buying US Property

Top 5 US Tax Questions to Ask When Buying US Real Estate

June 17, 2015June 16, 2015 David McKeegan

According to the most recent report from the National Association of Realtors[1], sales of US residential real estate to international buyers was $92.2 billion for the twelve month period ended March 2014.  This is a a 35% increase over the March 2013 profile that reported $68.2 billion.  This is proof that despite the recent slow-moving […]

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  • Buying US Property
  • Tax Planning

US Tax Implications of Selling an Overseas Rental Property

May 29, 2015May 28, 2015 David McKeegan

Many US taxpayers own foreign property, and oftentimes choose to rent those properties to offset ownership costs. While they likely know that they must report rental activity on their US expat tax return, there is often confusion about how to report the gain or loss from the sale of this property. In this video, David […]

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