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THE GUIDE TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN UNITED STATES REAL ESTATE
The dramatic increase in foreign investment in U.S. real estate has created a large and lucrative source of clients for brokers, attor- neys, and other advisors. This timely guide answers questions you might have on estate planning, immigration laws, tax planning, Federal and State reporting requirements, and other factors related to such investment.
Timothy D. Richards and a select group of leading authorities cover in detail major forms of taxation and regulation of foreign investment in this country. They discuss the dramatic changes in taxation and reporting requirements affecting foreigners since pass- age of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980. They keep you up to date on the extensive annual reports which must be submitted to the IRS and individual states, give full details on recent changes in the immigration laws, and show how to avoid serious penalties for failure to comply.
Also included are:
• explanations of regulations imposed by the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce
• descriptions of the types of properties which interest foreign investors most
• a brief historical perspective on foreign investment in the United States
A useful outline of foreign investment structuring methodology offers sound tax planning ideas and practical suggestions for formulating an investment plan and assembling an investment team. Richards examines the various ownership vehicles and reveals the benefits and disadvantages of foreign corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and trusts. This volume fully covers the gift and estate taxes affecting foreign investors and explains both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.
The Guide to Foreign Investment in United States Real Estate is the first source ever published to give you all this practical information in just one volume. It will be your easy-to-use key to a highly lucrative field.
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