FIRPTA is the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980.
FIRPTA requires withholding of 10% of the amount realized when a foreign person sells real estate located in the United States. This is withheld to insure that the tax will be paid on the sale.
More information about FIRPTA can be found here.
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