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Insights and updates from DVC FIRPTA
Selling DVC Jointly: FIRPTA for Married Couples
How to handle FIRPTA when both spouses own the DVC membership — filing requirements and splitting refunds.
Multiple DVC Contracts: Filing Strategy for Multiple Sales
How to handle FIRPTA when selling multiple DVC contracts in the same year or across different years.
How Long to Keep Your FIRPTA Records
IRS requirements for retaining tax documents and how long you should keep your FIRPTA-related paperwork.
Working with a CPA vs DIY FIRPTA Filing
When to file your FIRPTA refund claim yourself and when professional help is worth the investment.
FIRPTA Refund Not Received? How to Track Your Payment
What to do when your FIRPTA refund is taking longer than expected and how to check its status with the IRS.
State Taxes Beyond FIRPTA: Florida's Tax-Free Advantage
Understanding state tax implications for DVC sales in Florida, Hawaii, California, and South Carolina.
What If the Buyer Fails to Withhold FIRPTA?
Understanding buyer liability for FIRPTA withholding and what happens when withholding isn't properly handled.
FIRPTA for Trust-Owned DVC: Special Considerations
How FIRPTA applies when DVC memberships are owned by domestic or foreign trusts.
Form 1040-NR for DVC Sellers: Complete Filing Instructions
A step-by-step walkthrough of completing Form 1040-NR to claim your FIRPTA refund.
Schedule D for Non-Residents: Reporting Your DVC Sale
How to complete Schedule D and Form 8949 to report your DVC capital gain or loss.
What Happens If You File Your FIRPTA Return Late?
Understanding penalties for late filing and the 3-year deadline to claim your refund.
Selling DVC Points vs Contracts: Tax Implications
Clarifying what you actually sell when you sell DVC and how it affects your taxes.