Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury

Instructions for Form 8288 (06/2011)

U.S. Withholding Tax Return for Dispositions by Foreign Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests

Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.

Revised: 06/2011


Table of Contents

  • Instructions for Form 8288 - Main Contents
    • General Instructions
      • Purpose of Form
      • Who Must File
      • Amount To Withhold
      • When To File
      • Where To File
      • Forms 8288-A Must Be Attached
      • Penalties
      • Definitions
      • Exceptions
      • Liability of Agents
      • Entities Subject to Section 1445(e)
      • Section 1445(e)(1) Transactions
      • Section 1445(e)(2) Transactions
      • Section 1445(e)(3) Transactions
      • Section 1445(e)(4) Transactions
      • Section 1445(e)(5) Transactions
      • Section 1445(e)(6) Transactions
    • Specific Instructions
      • Name and address.
      • Identifying number.
      • Paid Preparer
    • Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice.
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