When selling a US property as a non resident alien (NRA), you are required to have an ITIN (US tax number) as the transaction is reported for tax purposes to the IRS. ITINs are issued to non residents of the US or those not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN). If you do not have an ITIN at closing or close to closing, you have various options. The primary and standard method is: - to apply for an ITIN with the closing paperwork AND the FIRPTA tax paperwork on the prop

Just Breve is an ITIN specialist and Certified Acceptance Agent based in West London, near Heathrow airport and the Elizabeth Line. We offer services for ITIN applications (Form W-7) both at the office near Heathrow or we can come out to you in Canary Wharf on the Elizabeth Line (and any stops in between). If you are looking for a Form W-7 ITIN Certified Acceptance Agent in or near Canary Wharf, we will be happy to assist. Just Breve has a 100% acceptance rate for all applic

A 1042-S is a tax withholding document issued by a US payor for income paid to a foreign person / non resident of the US. The document shows the gross income received and any tax withheld (nil to 30%). The 1042-S is used to file a US tax return where tax has been over withheld (and in some cases underpaid) and will also be attached to the tax return to obtain the refund (proof of withholding tax paid). What sorts of income are shown on the 1042-S? Every type of income is show

The American rental firm Vrbo (taken over by HomeAway.com) is an online rental agent (similar to AirBnB). As they are US based they are required to identify foreign owners and withhold the appropriate tax if a US tax identification number has not been provided to them. When you own US rental property, you are required to file Federal tax returns each year for the income earned (on Form 1040NR). Depending on the state the property is based in, you may also have to file a State