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U.S. tax reality for Americans buying real estate in the UAE

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Jan 30, 2026
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Dubai’s economy and real estate market continue to pull in foreign buyers, including U.S. citizens. Some live in their properties. Others invest. Many assume that buying abroad changes their tax exposure.

It does not.

U.S. citizens remain subject to U.S. tax on worldwide income, regardless of where they live or invest. Foreign real estate does not get a h…

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