Over the last couple of years, several of my friends have become citizens of the country from which their parents emigrated to the U.S. Also during that period, some acquaintances took advantage of the so-called “golden...more
As provided for in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (or IRA), entities not subject to taxation such as cities, counties, municipal utilities, school districts and 501(c)(3) organizations (or tax-exempt entities) can now take...more
For the unfamiliar, a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange is a key mechanism for taxpayers to maximize the sale of business and investment properties. For any current or aspiring real estate investor, this tool—found in Section 1031...more
Capital gains taxes can take a chunk out of the proceeds from an investment property sale – sometimes upward of 30% when federal and state taxes are combined. A 1031 tax deferred exchange is one way to defer paying capital...more
Fractionalized ownership is a method of owning and investing in real estate for those without deep pockets or the financial support of an institutional lender. Although it is an ownership structure that has been around for a...more
A recent judgment of the Dublin Circuit Court in Wow Investments Limited v. Residential Tenancies Board [2022] WECC3 has emphasised the importance of due diligence on current and past rental levels on the acquisition of...more
Real property tax sales provide opportunities for investors to acquire properties for below market prices if the properties are not redeemed from sale or to earn interest on the taxes paid at the tax sale at generous rates if...more
Pennsylvania’s 2022-2023 budget, Act of Jul. 8, 2022, P.L. __. No. 53 (Act 2022-53) (HB 1342) implements sweeping tax reform and revises some of Pennsylvania’s most business-unfriendly tax provisions. The bill will:.....more
Assumed Liabilities- If a taxpayer were to sell the assets that comprise the taxpayer’s business, they would realize gain if the amount realized by the taxpayer from the sale is more than the taxpayer’s adjusted basis for...more
In This Issue. The Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), Gary Gensler, issued a statement on the application of the proxy rules to proxy voting advice directed to the SEC staff to consider whether...more
Go After Real Estate? During the 2020 presidential campaign, there was one segment of the “rich” for which then-candidate Biden seemed to have reserved some of his harshest criticism – wealthy real estate investors....more
In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act modified the rules for like-kind exchanges to apply only to real property not held primarily for sale. Prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, exchanges of machinery, equipment, vehicles,...more
On Wednesday, the South Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion that could provide relief to owners of commercial and investment properties, many of whom are already experiencing turbulence in development and acquisition...more
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed S8428/A10530 and S8243-C/A10351-B into law on June 17, 2020. Collectively, in relevant part, the legislation creates N.Y. Banking Law § 9-x, which relates to residential forbearances as a result...more
As it relates to individuals, one of the more controversial aspects of the 2017 revenue act (commonly referred to as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act") is the $10,000 cap on itemized deductions for state and local taxes. ...more
OVERVIEW OF QUALIFIED OPPORTUNITY ZONE PROGRAM - The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program, introduced in 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, is a new incentive program for investments in over 8,700 QOZs located in all 50...more
Due to a multifaceted and diverse economy, and a corresponding influx in available jobs, Colorado has experienced tremendous growth over the last 10 years as the state’s population has increased by more than 13 percent since...more
A rent control initiative titled the “Affordable Housing Act” — but criticized by others as the “California Housing Freeze” — has qualified as Proposition 10 on the November 2018 ballot. What is it?...more
Integration of Short-Term Rentals Continues [METASEARCH / SHORT-TERM RENTALS] - ("Google Is Testing Vacation Rental Search in Its Hotel Price-Comparison Tool," Skift Travel News, July 20, 2017) - In what was an...more
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA), also known as a confidentiality agreement, is typically entered into between parties who need to share confidential information with each other in order to evaluate it, typically as a prelude...more
Practicing real estate law means that I’m constantly talking with all types of clients, including large scale developers as well as individuals simply looking to do a little investing in real estate. Interestingly and...more
On July 21, 2016, the IRS issued long-awaited regulations under Section 50 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) clarifying the manner in which “Section 50(d) Income” is to be recognized in lease pass-through investment...more
The IRS just published long-awaited temporary regulations under section 1.50-1T governing the section 50(d)(5) income inclusion rules. These rules apply to lessees of investment credit property when the lessor elects to treat...more
It is property tax appeal season in New Jersey. If you own or lease commercial, residential and/or investment property in New Jersey, now is the time to review whether you should file a 2016 appeal. If you own real...more
Owners of commercial, residential or investment property in Rhode Island who wish to challenge their property tax assessment(s) are reminded that significant deadlines are approaching that require immediate attention. The...more