I'm selling my US rental on a payment plan — can I spread the tax with the installment method?
I'm a non-resident and I'm selling a US rental property to a buyer who'll pay me over five years. Can I use the installment method so I only pay US tax on the gain as the payments come in, instead of all at once in the year of sale?
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