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  • Feb 1, 2009, 07:37 PM
    celticsanfraner
    US tax on Irish property rental and/or sale
    Scenario:
    Rental property in Ireland running at a loss (renting for less than mortgage). Income tax paid to Irish Government.

    Question:
    1) We earn over $200k, would we get a credit for this loss on our US taxes? I note a previous post mentioned an income limitation.

    2) If the property was sold, CGT would be payable to the Irish Government at 22%. Would we get a credit for this when filing US taxes or would we be liable for additional CGT in the US?

    Thank you in advance.
  • Feb 1, 2009, 11:54 PM
    MukatA

    Assuming you are a U.S. citizen or resident:
    1. Yes, you will get credit for loss on rental property subject to the limitations. It is reported on schedule E (Form 1040).

    2. If you sell the property, you will report sale on schedule D (Form 1040). You will claim credit for taxes paid in foreign country by filing Form 1116. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income
  • Feb 2, 2009, 04:26 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    There is nothing wrong with MukatA's general advice, but there are more variables here than can be adequately covered.

    For this reason, you REALLY need to see a tax pro with international tax experience face-to-face.

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