You may, however, choose to consider your rental income as an effectively connected U.S. business activity. That requires you to file a U.S. tax return and itemize your rental income and expenses. See publication 519, Tax Guide for Aliens , for information. Remember, filing a U.S. return requires an Individual Tax Identification Number. I purchased goods in the United States.
Most states have no provision for sales tax refunds.
There is no office in the U.S. Embassy which can provide any assistance in this matter. We have been advised that Louisiana is the only state which provides a refund of sales tax for international visitors on goods purchased at participating stores.