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FIRPTA Files 3 cases
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3 All★ 1 Starred1 Data collection1 Clear to close1 Complete
FilePropertyWithholdingClosingIRS / 8288
★2312
Data collection
123 Sample RdSample, AZ
$60,00015%
Nov 11, 2026In 139d
Check Sent
☆2298
Clear to close
88 Ocean DrMiami, FL
$97,50015%
Dec 02, 2026In 21d
Preparing
☆2271
Complete
14 Lakeview CtAustin, TX
$45,00010%
Oct 09, 2026Closed
Filed
SOC 2 Type II
Certified secure platform
5,000+
Title agents served by Advalis
150,000+
Treasury filings completed
$10M
Insurance coverage
Sound familiar?
FIRPTA compliance shouldn't feel like this.
The last-minute panic
A foreign seller surfaces two days before closing. Nobody on your team knows what forms to file, what to withhold, who has which documents, or what's left to do. The clock is already running.
The liability trap
The buyer is the statutory withholding agent under IRC 1445 whether they know it or not. If the withholding is wrong, they owe the IRS personally. That risk sits on your closing table.
The IRS black hole
You filed the forms months ago. The seller is waiting for their stamped 8288-A Copy B. The IRS hasn't responded. Nobody at your firm knows how to follow up, and the seller's refund is stuck.
There's a better way.
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How it works
Two ways to refer FIRPTA to experts. You choose.
We do the work either way. The only difference is who sends the final package to the IRS.
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Send us the file when a foreign seller appears on the closing. We'll collect and calculate everything.
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We prepare the forms
We deliver a closing-ready Form 8288 with the exact withholding amount. Fully tracked in a secure portal.
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Sign at closing
Buyer signs the prepared forms when the deal closes. Nothing to figure out and ready for sending to the IRS with a check.
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What we handle
Easy Complete FIRPTA Compliance
Every form, every payment, every IRS deadline, managed by FIRPTA experts and visible to you in real time through your portal and email reminders.
Free FIRPTA assessment
Determine foreign status, calculate the correct withholding rate, and identify every available exemption before your closing date.
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We prepare and file the IRS forms
We prepare your withholding tax return and seller statements (Forms 8288 and 8288-A), file them ourselves or hand them to you for closing, all within the 20-day deadline.
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Payment handled and tracked
We help you track check payments, can send the check ourselves, or help you enroll with EFTPS for in-house payments and a form-free closing.
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Seller refund recovery
As Certified Acceptance Agents, we handle ITIN applications (Form W-7) with remote identity verification and file nonresident returns (Form 1040-NR) to recover overpaid withholding.
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We handle the IRS after closing
When the IRS rejects a filing, loses a payment, or delays a stamped Copy B, we resolve it under Power of Attorney (Form 2848) so you don't have to chase them.
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Full referral and tracking options
If you prefer to stay out of the middle, we can handle everything with quick referrals. Full tracking is available with any workflow to share progress if you need it.
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Charter partner program
5,000 settlement agents already trust Advalis. Lock in $299 charter pricing before launch.
Standard rate is $499 per file. Charter partners keep $299 on every file. One referral is all it takes.
$0 to start.
No signup fee, no onboarding cost. Free FIRPTA assessments on every case.
$299 per file, locked for all future files.
Standard rate is $499. Place one referral before launch and keep the charter rate on every future file.
Priority support + live portal.
Dedicated onboarding, priority response times, and real-time tracking on every form, payment, and IRS response.
Free TPS integrations.
Upcoming integrations included at no additional cost for charter partners.
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Fill out the form below and our team reaches out the same business day.
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Have a file right now? Email your referral to [email protected] and we start the work immediately. One referral locks in your charter rate.
FIRPTAfox doesn't just protect you. It's a better experience for your clients.
Solve liability for both sides
Buyers and sellers get clean, compliant closings with withholding handled correctly from day one. No surprises, no penalties, no personal liability.
Full customer service
Your clients get a dedicated support team to answer their FIRPTA questions so your staff doesn't have to. We handle the calls, the follow-ups, and the IRS.
The easiest FIRPTA experience available
An online explainer process walks sellers through what FIRPTA means for their transaction, in plain language. No jargon, no confusion, no panic.
Optional refund recovery
Foreign sellers who overpay can recover funds through our built-in refund process. We file the 1040-NR and track the refund. A service nobody else offers at closing.
$499 $299 per file, passed through to closing. No upfront cost. Only pay for files that close.
Place one referral to lock in this rate for all future files. Starting a case is as simple as forwarding an email.
Email us a referral and we start the work immediately. No contracts, no setup.
Track everything in your portal with real-time status on every form, payment, and IRS response.
Downloadable invoice for every case, ready to add to the closing file for full fee transparency.
When FIRPTA shows up on a deal, buyers and sellers panic. This explainer answers their questions in plain language before they call you.
Explains the holdback as a deposit, not a tax or penalty
Separate answers for the buyer and the seller
Three simple steps from calculation to IRS filing
Print it, email it, or drop it in the closing package
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One page. PDF format. No email required.
What's at risk
When FIRPTA goes wrong, the numbers are real.
Every one of these outcomes is preventable with proper FIRPTA compliance from day one.
$93,750
The cost of one mishandled file
The buyer is the withholding agent under IRC 1445. Skip the withholding or file late on a $500,000 sale, and the IRS can pursue the full $75,000 from the buyer personally, plus a 25% penalty, before interest.
25%
Penalty for late filing
Miss the 20-day deadline for Forms 8288/8288-A and failure-to-file penalties start at 25% of the withholding. On $75,000 withheld, that's $18,750, before interest.
$60,000
Refund frozen for months
Most foreign sellers owe far less than the 15% withheld; roughly 80% is often due back. But IRS processing of the stamped 8288-A Copy B runs 4 to 8 months, leaving that $60,000 frozen.
Every one of these outcomes is preventable.
Proper FIRPTA compliance from day one protects the buyer, the seller, and your closing.
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Free guide
FIRPTA from Start to Finish
A 15-section guide covering every form, every deadline, and every step of FIRPTA compliance. Written for settlement professionals who need clear answers, not legal jargon.
How withholding rates are determined (0%, 10%, 15%)
Every exception to withholding and when they apply
Step-by-step walkthrough of Forms 8288, 8288-A, 8288-B, and W-7
What happens at closing, after closing, and during refund recovery
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