FIRPTA Solutions

What FIRPTA Solutions does

FIRPTA Solutions, Inc. is a privately held U.S. professional services firm headquartered in Cape Coral, Florida, specializing exclusively in compliance with the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) of 1980. The firm serves foreign sellers and domestic buyers of U.S. real property, as well as the real estate professionals (realtors, title companies, real estate attorneys, escrow officers) who facilitate those transactions. Its core service portfolio covers the full FIRPTA transaction lifecycle: ITIN application via IRS Certified Acceptance Agents, preparation and remittance of IRS Forms 8288 and 8288-A, withholding certificate applications to reduce the statutory 15% withholding, closing document preparation for title agents and attorneys, and "hard case" resolution of IRS penalties, demands, and incomplete or inaccurate filings. Complementary education products — a complimentary FIRPTA 101 Zoom presentation and a paid FIRPTA 2.0 continuing education course accredited in ten U.S. states — function as a top-of-funnel engine that converts real estate professionals into repeat referral sources.

The firm operates without a proprietary technology platform; the "tech stack" consists of a secure client portal, standard document exchange, and the founder's 20+ years of institutional knowledge of IRS processes. Pricing is quote-based and case-by-case across all service lines, with the Hard Case Resolution stream explicitly priced by time required. Distribution is sales-led and event-driven: scheduled 1-on-1 consultations, professional referrals from a network of brokerages and title companies, educational presentations, and a reciprocal partnership with Currencies Direct that bundles FIRPTA compliance with international fund repatriation for foreign sellers. The firm shares its founder (Ron St. Clair, CPA) and cross-referral relationships with a related entity, St. Clair Advisory Group, which provides broader international tax and accounting services. End-customer concentration is structurally low because revenue is driven by individual real estate closings rather than enterprise contracts.

Name

FIRPTA Solutions

Legal name

FIRPTA Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://firptasolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FIRPTA Solutions, Inc. is a Cape Coral, Florida–based professional services firm specializing exclusively in FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) compliance for foreign sellers and domestic buyers of U.S. real estate, as well as the realtors, title companies, and attorneys who serve them.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Compliance Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

akta.pro primary industry

Tax Services (Withholding, Reclaims, FATCA/CRS) (FSAAAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate Tax, Incentives & Cost Segregation Advisory (BPAJANAJ)

Keywords

• FIRPTA compliance services
• Foreign property tax withholding
• ITIN application services
• Real estate tax advisory
• Withholding certificate filing

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Coral

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hard Case Resolution Services: Pricing based on a case by case basis depending on the time required to resolve the particular issue. This covers IRS penalty resolution, IRS demand handling, and complex FIRPTA case management.
2. Withholding Certificate Application Assistance: Services helping clients apply for reduced withholding certificates from the IRS. Guides applicants through the process of proving basis in property and demonstrating maximum tax liability.
3. ITIN Application Services: Assists foreign persons in obtaining Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers through certified acceptance agents who verify identity documents and forward applications to the IRS.
4. FIRPTA Remittance Document Preparation: Prepares IRS Forms 8288 and 8288-A for reporting and paying withholding tax to the IRS. Monitors forms through IRS processing system.
5. Closing Document Preparation: Document preparation service for title companies and closing attorneys, preparing required IRS forms for FIRPTA closings. Available to licensed title agents and closing attorneys only.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FIRPTA Solutions provides specialized FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) compliance and tax services for foreign persons selling or buying U.S. real property. Core services include ITIN application assistance, FIRPTA withholding tax remittance preparation (IRS Forms 8288 and 8288-A), withholding certificate applications to reduce withholding, hard case resolution for IRS penalties and notices, and closing document preparation for title agents and attorneys. The firm also delivers educational presentations and continuing education courses to real estate professionals.

Product overview

FIRPTA Solutions is a specialized FIRPTA compliance services company offering a suite of integrated services for foreign property sellers, buyers, and real estate professionals dealing with U.S. real estate transactions. The core portfolio includes ITIN Application, FIRPTA Remittance, Withholding Certificate assistance, Hard Case Resolution, and Closing Document Preparation services. These services are designed to work together throughout the FIRPTA transaction lifecycle—from initial identification verification and ITIN procurement through withholding calculations, IRS form preparation and submission, and resolution of complex cases. The company also offers complementary educational offerings including the FIRPTA 101 presentation and FIRPTA 2.0 continuing education course for real estate professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ITIN Application Assists foreign persons in applying for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) through IRS Certified Acceptance Agents who verify identification documents and forward applications to the IRS. Required for foreign sellers to file U.S. tax returns and complete FIRPTA processes.
• FIRPTA Remittance Prepares and submits IRS Forms 8288 and 8288-A to report and pay FIRPTA withholding tax to the IRS within the required 20-day deadline. The firm monitors forms through the IRS processing system until completion.
• Withholding Certificate Application Assists clients in applying for IRS withholding certificates to reduce or eliminate the standard 15% FIRPTA withholding by demonstrating maximum actual tax liability and proving basis in the property.
• Hard Case Resolution Resolves complex FIRPTA cases involving IRS penalties, IRS demands and notices, incomplete or inaccurate filed forms, and outstanding refunds. Pricing is case-by-case based on time required.
• Closing Document Preparation Prepares required IRS forms for FIRPTA closings on behalf of licensed title agents and closing attorneys. The service is exclusively available to licensed title agents and closing attorneys.
• FIRPTA 2.0 Continuing Education Course A paid virtual continuing education course delivered via Zoom for licensed realtors offering 2 CE credits across 10 U.S. states. Covers FIRPTA definitions, withholding, exemptions, and real-life transaction scenarios.

Quantifiable outcome

• High success rate in resolving FIRPTA cases that weren't handled correctly

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Currencies DirectcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrencies Direct is a multi-award-winning international payments specialist that helps foreign property sellers access their funds. They offer personal collection accounts that allow foreign sellers to receive property proceeds and tax refunds despite US Patriot Act restrictions on foreign account access. FIRPTA Solutions refers clients to Currencies Direct for currency exchange and international fund transfer services.
• St. Clair Advisory GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated accounting and advisory firm founded by Ron St. Clair, CPA. Provides business to personal taxation services both domestic and foreign. Offers services including business accounting, individual taxation, asset protection, and risk management. FIRPTA Solutions and St. Clair Advisory Group share founder Ronald St. Clair and collaborate on international taxpayer services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KPMG LLP: Big-4 firm with global tax services practice covering international tax compliance and advisory. Comparable for high-end international tax work, though typically serving enterprise and large HNW clients rather than individual foreign property sellers.
• BDO USA: Top-5 global accounting network with substantial international tax practice serving multinational and high-net-worth clients. Comparable for cross-border tax compliance and advisory, particularly inbound US tax matters for foreign persons.
• Deloitte: Big-4 firm with international tax and global employer services practices. Comparable for cross-border tax advisory and compliance infrastructure, including tax services for foreign persons transacting in US real estate at the upper end of the market.
• Grant Thornton Advisors LLC: Mid-tier accounting firm with international tax services for businesses and individuals. Comparable for inbound US tax advisory and compliance, including FIRPTA-adjacent issues for foreign clients investing in US real estate.
• Crowe LLP: Top-10 US accounting firm providing tax services to middle-market and HNW clients, including cross-border tax compliance. Comparable for tax compliance and advisory serving foreign persons with US tax obligations.
• Baker Tilly US: Mid-tier accounting firm with international tax and real estate tax practices. Comparable for tax services spanning international tax compliance and real estate transaction tax issues for foreign investors in US property.
• Andersen (formerly Andersen Tax / WTAS): National tax and advisory firm built around international tax practice serving individuals and businesses with cross-border tax issues. Comparable for international tax advisory and compliance offerings, though not specialized in FIRPTA.
• RSM US LLP: Mid-tier accounting firm with international tax practice serving middle-market companies and HNW individuals. Comparable for cross-border tax compliance and advisory, including real estate transaction tax issues for foreign investors.

Direct peers

• St. Clair Advisory Group: Sister firm also founded by Ron St. Clair providing business and personal tax services domestically and internationally. Most directly comparable peer: shares founder, overlapping client base of international taxpayers, and complementary tax services including asset protection.

Emerging players

• Greenback Expat Tax Services: Specialized expat and international tax preparation firm serving US tax obligations of foreign-connected individuals. Comparable in scale and niche focus: small specialist firm focused on cross-border personal tax compliance rather than broad accounting services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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