Capital Gains Tax

donrudman · Joined: 10 Sep 2008 Posts: 2 1.66 Dollars($)

Hi,
I came to the US in 1997 from South Africa (SA) on a work visa L1 and became as US citizen 2 weeks ago.
I own my home in Florida since 2001 and I still own my home in SA which I bought in 1983.
Now that I am finally a US citizen I want to sell my home in SA and would like to ask you if I will also be liable to the IRS for CGT on the sale of my home in SA ?
If so how do they figure it out as I am liable for the CG in SA from 2001 only?
If my job transfered me to the US and I kept my home in SA as I could not be sure that I would ever become a US ctizen how can the IRS claim any CGT from me?
Thank you for taking your valuable time to assist me.
Donald.

helping_user · Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:07 am Post subject:

Welcome Donald.

If you sell off property in South Africa, you need to pay capital gains tax in that country only. The IRS in the US should not claim it from you.

Thanks.

donrudman · Joined: 10 Sep 2008 Posts: 2 1.66 Dollars($)

WOW !!!! thats GREAT news.
I guess it is time to fire up the grill and get the beers. out.
Thank you very much.
Donald.

vegas_storms · Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Posts: 50 1.24 Dollars($)

Hi Don,
I believe helping_user is correct but please consult a tax consultant before making your decision.

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