it can be confusing however any amount in Box 2a is reportable on your tax return. I doubt if the financial organizations make a differentiation separating US citizens and aliens when trying to complete their obligations for Box 2f.
It represents the portion of capital gain that is from dispositions of US real property investment holdings. For that reason they are seeking to have all aliens report their capital gains on the US return. The information about US Code Section 897 can be reviewed by clicking the link placed here for you.
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