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- NRI Finance·
US real estate investment guide 2026: buying property in America as a foreign investor
Complete guide to buying US real estate as an Indian resident, UAE resident, or UK resident. Covers FIRPTA withholding, net election for rental income, US estate tax trap for non-resident aliens, LLC structuring, and tax obligations in your home country.
- NRI Finance·
How to close or transfer a US brokerage account when leaving the US: IBKR, E*TRADE, Schwab, Fidelity
Leaving the US for India or another country? Most US brokerages won't hold accounts for non-US residents. Here's what happens to your E*TRADE, Schwab, Fidelity, and IBKR accounts when your US address changes — and how to transfer or liquidate without triggering avoidable tax.
- NRI Finance·
Selling US property as a returning NRI: FIRPTA withholding, dual capital gains, and the repatriation playbook
Complete guide to selling US real estate when you're an Indian resident. FIRPTA 15% withholding mechanics, Form 8288, IRS Form 1040-NR, US capital gains for non-residents, India Section 112 dual taxation, depreciation recapture, repatriation logistics, and RNOR-window planning.