Accountant for foreign investors and non-residents in Miami
ITIN, 1040-NR, FIRPTA, Form 5472, LLC from abroad
If you live outside the United States and own, or plan to own, property or a company here, your tax paperwork is different from a resident’s. We prepare it in English or Spanish, in person in Miami or entirely from a distance, for clients from more than 20 countries.
Who it’s for
- Owners of rental property in Miami who live abroad
- Investors buying a condo, house or commercial unit
- Entrepreneurs opening a U.S. company from Latin America or Europe
- Families relocating to Florida who need to file before they arrive
- Non-residents who received an IRS letter
- Anyone without a Social Security number who has to file
“The only place we go to for tax services. We are treated like family and not just another customer. They are professional and do not gate-keep information, in fact, we are educated on all the questions we have for filing and we’ve recommended tons of friends and family to go here. Thank you for taking care of us!”
What’s included
- ITIN applications and renewals (Form W-7), filed together with your return
- Non-resident returns (Form 1040-NR) for rental income, sales and U.S. business income
- FIRPTA withholding when a foreign owner sells U.S. property: Forms 8288, 8288-A and the 8288-B withholding certificate
- Form 5472 with the pro forma 1120 for single-owner LLCs with a foreign owner
- LLC or corporation formation in Florida from abroad, with the EIN and the first filings
- Ongoing bookkeeping, payroll and tax compliance for the U.S. entity
How it works
Three steps, the same for every client.
Free consultation
By phone or video, in English or Spanish. We review what you own or plan to buy and tell you exactly which forms apply.
Documents from a distance
You share documents through a secure link. We prepare the W-7, the return, the entity filings or the FIRPTA forms and go through them with you.
Filing and a calendar
We file, confirm the IRS receipt and set the dates for next year: the annual report, the 5472, the 1040-NR and any estimated payments.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what clients ask us first.
Can I open an LLC in Florida without living in the U.S. or having a Social Security number?
Yes. Florida does not require residency or a Social Security number to own an LLC. We register the entity, obtain the EIN and put Form 5472 on the calendar, which a single-owner LLC with a foreign owner must file every year it has a reportable transaction with its owner.
What is FIRPTA and how does it affect me when I sell?
When a foreign person sells U.S. real estate, the buyer generally must withhold 15% of the sale price and send it to the IRS. If your actual tax is lower, Form 8288-B can request a reduced withholding, and the balance is settled on your 1040-NR for that year.
Do I need an ITIN to file?
If you are not eligible for a Social Security number, yes. The ITIN is requested with Form W-7, normally attached to your first return. It is for tax purposes only and does not change your immigration status or allow you to work.
Can everything be done without travelling to Miami?
Yes. Meetings are by phone or video, documents are shared securely and filings are electronic where the IRS allows it. The only step that may need originals is the ITIN application, and we explain the options before you send anything.
Related services
Most clients combine two or three of these.
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