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Form REW-2 Maine Real Estate Withholding - Residency Affidavit, Individual Transferor, Maine Exception 3(A) - Maine
What Is Form REW-2?
This is a legal form that was released by the Maine Revenue Services - a government authority operating within Maine. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is the Form REW-2?
A: Form REW-2 is the Maine Real Estate Withholding - Residency Affidavit, Individual Transferor, Maine Exception 3(A) form.
Q: Who needs to fill out Form REW-2?
A: Individual transferors in Maine who qualify under Maine Exception 3(A) need to fill out Form REW-2.
Q: What is the purpose of Form REW-2?
A: Form REW-2 is used to determine if the individual transferor qualifies for an exception to the real estate withholding requirement in Maine.
Q: What is Maine Exception 3(A)?
A: Maine Exception 3(A) is a provision that allows certain individual transferors in Maine to be exempt from the real estate withholding requirement.
Q: When should Form REW-2 be submitted?
A: Form REW-2 should be submitted to the closing agent or the buyer before the transfer of the real estate.
Q: Are there any penalties for not submitting Form REW-2?
A: Yes, if Form REW-2 is not submitted, the closing agent or buyer may be required to withhold a percentage of the sale price as a tax withholding.
Q: Do I need to submit any supporting documents with Form REW-2?
A: It is not required to submit supporting documents with Form REW-2, unless specifically requested by the closing agent or buyer.
Q: What should I do if I am not eligible for Maine Exception 3(A)?
A: If you are not eligible for Maine Exception 3(A), you must follow the regular real estate withholding requirements in Maine.
Form Details:
- Released on February 1, 2022;
- The latest edition provided by the Maine Revenue Services;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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