$25.00 
Learn more
Submitted By: someone
Answered: April 26, 2018 9:54 pm
Answered: April 26, 2018 9:54 pm
I’m a U.S. resident who sold real estate in a foreign country. Is this taxable to me?
U.S. citizens and residents must pay tax on their worldwide income. There is a limited exclusion for earned income (up to $103,900 in 2018), but there is no exclusion for gain on the sale of property abroad.
advertisement
Featured Books
Tax Glossary
Private letter ruling
A written determination issued to a taxpayer by the IRS that interprets and applies the tax laws to the taxpayer’s specific set of facts. A letter ruling advises the taxpayer regarding the tax treatment that can be expected from the IRS in the circumstances specified by the ruling. It may not be used or cited as precedent by another taxpayer.
