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This form is used to apply for a withholding certificate to reduce or eliminate withholding on dispositions of U.S. real property interests by foreign persons under specific conditions.
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How to fill out Form 8288-B

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Gather all necessary information, including the property's details and the seller's information.
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Obtain a copy of Form 8288-B from the IRS website or your local IRS office.
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Fill out Part I of the form with your personal information, such as name, address, and taxpayer identification number.
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In Part II, provide the details of the property being transferred, including its address and sale price.
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Complete Part III to explain the circumstances under which you believe the transaction should be exempt from withholding.
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Sign and date the form at the bottom of Page 2.
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Submit Form 8288-B to the IRS, ensuring it is submitted timely along with any required fees.

Who needs Form 8288-B?

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Foreign persons who are transferring real property situated in the United States.
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Real estate investors who are subject to IRS withholding regulations.
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Individuals who believe they are exempt from withholding on the sale of U.S. property and wish to apply for a withholding certificate.
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This happens because the IRS's automated tool- the Reasonable Cause Assistant – often does not consider the totality of the taxpayer's circumstances. As such, if you are requesting abatement for failure to file and/or failure to pay, be prepared to spend 6-9 months with the IRS before the decision is final.
Wait for the Refund: The IRS will process your application and, if everything is in order, issue your refund. The processing time can vary, often taking several months depending on the workload and complexity of your case.
The IRS will normally act on an application within 90 days of receipt of all information necessary to make a proper determination. The IRS will determine whether withholding should be reduced or eliminated or whether a withholding certificate should not be issued.
Buyers (transferees), who are generally the withholding agents, must use Forms 8288 and 8288-A to report and pay to the IRS any tax withheld on the acquisition of U.S. real property interests from foreign persons.
If completed properly (and again, this will require several proper steps taken by the non-US sellers, this is not easy stuff) the sellers will receive their refund when the IRS issues a withholding certificate around four months after sale (or around May 2019 in our example above… by utilizing the 8288-B process and
If you are a representative signing for the taxpayer, attach to Form 8822-B a copy of your power of attorney. Generally, it takes 4 to 6 weeks to process your address or responsible party change.
Foreign persons use this form to apply for a withholding certificate to reduce or eliminate withholding on dispositions of U.S. real property interests.

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Form 8288-B is a form used by foreign individuals or entities to apply for a withholding certificate, which allows them to reduce or eliminate the withholding tax on the sale of U.S. real property interests.
Form 8288-B must be filed by foreign persons or entities that are selling, transferring, or acquiring U.S. real property interests and wish to obtain a withholding certificate.
To fill out Form 8288-B, you need to provide information such as the seller's name, address, taxpayer identification number, details about the property, and the reason for requesting the withholding certificate.
The purpose of Form 8288-B is to allow foreign sellers of U.S. real property interests to seek a reduction or exemption from the required withholding tax, based on the actual tax liability.
Form 8288-B requires reporting information including the seller's identity, property description, sales price, and any applicable deductions or credits that support the claim for reduced withholding.
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