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Instructions for IRS Form 8288 U.S. Withholding Tax Return for Dispositions by Foreign Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8288 , U.S. Real Property Interests - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 8288 is available for download through this link.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 8288?
A: IRS Form 8288 is the U.S. Withholding Tax Return for Dispositions by Foreign Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests.
Q: Who needs to file IRS Form 8288?
A: Foreign persons who have disposed of U.S. real property interests need to file IRS Form 8288.
Q: What is the purpose of IRS Form 8288?
A: The purpose of IRS Form 8288 is to report and pay withholding tax on the sale or disposition of U.S. real property interests by foreign persons.
Q: How do I file IRS Form 8288?
A: IRS Form 8288 can be filed either electronically or by mail to the IRS.
Q: When is the deadline to file IRS Form 8288?
A: The deadline to file IRS Form 8288 is generally within 20 days after the transfer of the U.S. real property interest.
Q: What happens if I don't file IRS Form 8288?
A: Failure to file IRS Form 8288 or pay the withholding tax can result in penalties and interest being assessed by the IRS.
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