A house in America, and the key is yours.

Exemption from US estate tax for foreign owners. Above it, federal estate tax can reach up to 40%.

FIRPTA withholding on the full sale price when a foreigner owns the property directly. Withholding only falls away on a sale of up to $300,000 to a buyer who will live in the home.

Total tax burden a properly structured US blocker can bring an investment down to, depending on the case.

Your case decides

Your country of residence, how long you hold the property and how you use it decide which structure makes sense for you. Renting out, living in it yourself and reselling lead to completely different results. We review your case before you buy and show you the option that cuts your total tax burden the most.

The Oak I Once Wanted to Be Buried Under

"He built something, usually far away, usually in a city, and he turns what he earned into land, because land is the only thing that feels like it will last."

Choose your structure before you buy

Before you buy, you should know which structure fits the use, the state and your country of residence. That way you see before you sign which option protects your return and what its tax consequences are.