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# FIRPTA CANADA

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- [Home](https://firptacanada.ca/) - FIRPTA: for Canadians by Canadians FIRPTA Canada: It’s More Complex Than You Might Think You’re likely reading this for one of several reasons: You’re thinking of selling your U.S. property Your property is already on the market Your property has been sold and you’re waiting for the sale to close You heard about FIRPTA from FIRPTA: for Canadians by Canadians FIRPTA Canada: It’s More Complex Than You Might Think You’re likely reading this for one of several reasons: You’re thinking of selling your U.S. property Your property is already on the market Your property has been sold and you’re waiting for the sale to close You heard about FIRPTA from - FIRPTA is a complex process that can consume a lot of your time and cause problems and delays if you get something wrong. And that’s the last thing you need!
- [About](https://firptacanada.ca/about-us/) - FIRPTA CANADA was created with a single purpose: to simplify the process of selling U.S. property for Canadians. That’s all we do, and we do it really well.
- [Withholdings & Exemptions](https://firptacanada.ca/withholding-rates-exemptions/) - Learn which withholding rate applies to the sale of your U.S. property, and whether the sale qualifies for an exemption from withholdings.
- [Withholding Forms](https://firptacanada.ca/withholding-rates-exemptions/withholding-forms-8288-a-b/) - These forms are used by the buyer(s) to report and pay the tax withheld from the purchase of U.S. property from a Canadian seller.
- [Why Choose Us?](https://firptacanada.ca/about-us/why-choose-us/) - Sit back and relax, and let us chew away at your FIRPTA needs from start to finish. We can serve you virtually or in person.
- [U.S. Winnings/Gambling](https://firptacanada.ca/selling-foreign-property-taxes-canada/us-gambling-winnings-taxes/) - Since gambling and lottery winnings are not taxable in Canada, you are entitled to a refund of the amounts withheld.
- [U.S. Tax Returns](https://firptacanada.ca/selling-foreign-property-taxes-canada/canadian-filing-us-tax-return/) - Our managing partner, Asif, is an Enrolled Agent (EA), admitted to practice before the IRS, and a Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) for the IRS.
- [South Carolina](https://firptacanada.ca/canadian-selling-us-property/south-carolina/) - South Carolina tax law requires a buyer to withhold a percentage of the gain on the disposition of South Carolina real estate by Canadians.
- [ITIN Number Renewal](https://firptacanada.ca/itin-number-canada-irs/itin-number-renewal/) - As an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent, we’ve helped many Canadians renew their ITINs in the most expedient manner possible.
- [Selling U.S. Property](https://firptacanada.ca/canadian-selling-us-property/) - The sale of your U.S. property is governed by FIRPTA, a U.S. federal law, to ensure the collection of tax from the sale of property, including vacation property.
- [ITIN Eligibility](https://firptacanada.ca/itin-number-canada-irs/itin-eligibility/) - An ITIN is required solely for the purpose of filing a U.S. Federal Tax Return when you do not meet the eligibility requirements to obtain a social security number.
- [ITIN Application](https://firptacanada.ca/itin-number-canada-irs/itin-application-form-w-7/) - To apply for an ITIN as a Canadian, you need to file IRS Form W-7 and submit proof of identity and foreign status documents.
- [ITIN Acceptance Agent](https://firptacanada.ca/itin-number-canada-irs/itin-acceptance-agent/) - Applying for an ITIN on your own can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. As an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent, we will expedite the process for you.
- [ITIN](https://firptacanada.ca/itin-number-canada-irs/) - We help Canadians from coast to coast through the process of obtaining an ITIN number. Virtual or in-person services for your convenience.
- [Income Tax](https://firptacanada.ca/selling-foreign-property-taxes-canada/) - With the complexities involved in filing your U.S. and Canadian tax returns, it’s best to leave the job to professionals. We serve Canadians from coast to coast.
- [Hawaii](https://firptacanada.ca/canadian-selling-us-property/hawaii/) - Are you a Canadian/non-resident selling property in Hawaii? Your fellow Canadians are ready to guide you through the HAPRTA/FIRPTA process.
- [Florida](https://firptacanada.ca/canadian-selling-us-property/florida/) - Are you a Canadian selling property in Florida? Let your fellow Canadians help you through the FIRPTA process.
- [FIRPTA Affidavit](https://firptacanada.ca/withholding-rates-exemptions/firpta-affidavit/) - The FIRPTA affidavit requirements are the same, whether the disposition of a property is in Florida, Arizona, California, Hawaii, or any other U.S. state.
- [CRA Audit](https://firptacanada.ca/selling-foreign-property-taxes-canada/cra-audit-foreign-tax-credit/) - There is a very high probability that you will be audited for any foreign tax credit claimed on your Canadian tax return. Specific documentation is required.
- [Capital Gains](https://firptacanada.ca/selling-foreign-property-taxes-canada/capital-gains-tax/) - Learn how to determine the withholding tax, calculate the capital gain on the sale of your property, and understand the tax filing requirements.
- [California](https://firptacanada.ca/canadian-selling-us-property/california/) - Are you a Canadian (non-resident) selling property in California? As fellow Canadians, we are ready to guide you through the Form 593 & FIRPTA process.
- [Arizona](https://firptacanada.ca/canadian-selling-us-property/arizona/) - Are you a Canadian selling property in Arizona? Your fellow Canadians are here to guide you through the FIRPTA process.
- [Thank You - Contact](https://firptacanada.ca/contact/thank-you/) - Thank You Thank You for Contacting Us We appreciate your message. One of our colleagues will get back in touch with you soon. Phone: 587.358.2978 Fax: 587.317.7200 Calgary – Head Office Phone: 587-358-2977 Address: Suite 1770, 700 – 6 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 0T8Get Directions Mississauga Phone: 647-794-6878 Address: 6733 Mississauga Road, Suite 700Mississauga,
- [Contact](https://firptacanada.ca/contact/) - Ready to get started with FIRPTA? Lets start a conversation today.
- [Direct Deposits](https://firptacanada.ca/direct-deposit/) - Important Update for Non-U.S. Bank Accounts IRS to Phase Out Paper Refund Cheques The IRS will phase out paper tax refund cheques beginning on Sept. 30, 2025. The change is designed to protect taxpayers, speed up refunds, and cut costs. Tax filing will stay the same. Refunds will be made by direct deposit. If you
- [Privacy](https://firptacanada.ca/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Thank you for visiting the FIRPTA CANADA INC. website. Protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information you may have provided while accessing this website. Personal information means any information that could be used, alone or combined, to identify an individual. What
- [Testimonials](https://firptacanada.ca/testimonials/) - Testimonials Great professional service. Jarosław Łuczyński 9/04/2026 I had a pleasure to work with Asif on applying for a ITIN number although the process takes 12 weeks and not been granted yet I wanted to leave a review for him as he made the process as professional as possible from beginning to end and very