We both are on H1B visa and selling and closing the house this month. We just informed by Title company that they withhold 15% for IRS because we don’t have green card. Anyone experienced this. Is this the norm? Will we get it back?

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Went through a similar process in Canada recently and they withheld 25% of purchase price (standard for non residents). Had to hire accountant to file forms proving I'd paid applicable taxes and takes ~1 year to get that 25% back. Process may be slightly different in US

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Yea, it’s a FIRPTA withholding. You might have been able to avoid it if with some restructuring but it’s unlikely at this point. You’ll just have to ask for it back next year when you file a tax return for 2022z

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