A tax credit for income taxes paid to a foreign government. When Canadians earn rental income from US properties, the foreign tax credit prevents double taxation by offsetting Canadian tax by the amou
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A tax credit for income taxes paid to a foreign government. When Canadians earn rental income from US properties, the foreign tax credit prevents double taxation by offsetting Canadian tax by the amount already paid abroad.
FIRPTA for Canadians selling US rentals: 15% withholding, exemptions, and filing steps before closing.
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