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DarrowEverett LLP

Maximizing Value: The Art of Purchase Price Allocation in Real Estate Deals

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When a business is sold, the most important overall aspect of negotiations between a cautious buyer and determined seller may be due to the agreed-upon purchase price for the business. However, when the buyer is purchasing...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Swapping Foreign Real Properties On a Tax Deferred Basis

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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

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

IRS Relaxes Rules for Domestically Controlled REITs

Non-U.S. investors are generally subject to U.S. federal income tax on gains from investments in private U.S. real estate investment trusts (REITs). Two exceptions (among others) are for investments in “domestically...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Final Regulations Issued on Domestically Controlled REIT Determinations and Energy Credit Transfers

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Two sets of recently finalized regulations provide guidance for REITs. Key Points: - Final FIRPTA regulations provide rules for determining whether a REIT is domestically controlled, including a look-through rule for...more

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IRS Finalizes Regulations for Domestically Controlled REITs and other Qualified Investment Entities

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On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service released final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) regarding when REITs and certain regulated investment companies investing primarily in...more

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Final Treasury Regulations Implement a 10-Year Transition Rule for Existing Domestically Controlled REITs

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) have recently issued final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) that significantly impact the determination of whether a real...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Ameek Ashok Ponda Submits Comments to IRS to Address Favorably REITs Deploying Renewable Energy Infrastructure at their Properties

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On April 16, 2024, Ameek Ashok Ponda, with assistance from Paul Decker, Sarah Wellings and Connie Lee, submitted a comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding his recommendations for the 2024-2025 Priority...more

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What Happens If You Don't File an FBAR

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It is common for a US taxpayer to ask “what happens if you don’t file an FBAR or a Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign Assets with the IRS? Why do I have to worry about filing an FBAR in San Diego or anywhere in the US,...more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

Court Decision Doesn’t Affect Corporate Transparency Act Requirements for Most Companies and Real Estate Investors

On March 1, 2024 a United States District Court in Alabama held in National Small Business United dba National Small Business Association v. Yellen (NSBA Case) that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional. ...more

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2023 Massachusetts Tax Update

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Massachusetts Estate Tax: For decedents dying on or after January 1, 2023, there is no Massachusetts estate tax for an estate under $2,000,000. The law does not adjust the filing threshold so state tax returns may still be...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Regulaciones Propuestas Para Activos Digitales Del IRS

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El 29/08/23, el IRS emitió un Aviso de Reglamentación Propuesta y un Aviso de Audiencia Pública para las regulaciones propuestas sobre los activos digitales. Las Regulaciones Propuestas de Activos Digitales del IRS abordan el...more

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IRS Digital Assets Proposed Regulations

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On 8/29/23, the IRS issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Public Hearing for Digital Assets Proposed Regulations. The IRS Digital Assets Proposed Regulations address information reporting, the determination...more

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Fixing a Hole: IRS to Use AI and IRA Funds to Bolster Tax Enforcement

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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in August 2022, appropriated billions of dollars in additional funding to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has begun allocating funds, including investing in artificial...more

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Will the Proposed IRS Regulations Hinder the Growth of Tokenization in Real Estate?

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As digital currency grows in use and acceptability, digital currency has entered into many traditional investment markets. Commercial real estate is no exception. The conversion of real estate assets to digital tokens using...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

IRS Releases Favorable Guidance on the Tax Treatment of Payments to REITs and MLPs for Subsurface Carbon Dioxide Storage

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Along with the broader market, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and publicly traded partnerships, frequently referred to as master limited partnerships (“MLPs”), have increasingly embraced the principles of...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Clean Energy Tax Credit Transferability Guidance Issued

On June 14, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department issued (among other guidance) an expansive set of proposed regulations explaining how taxpayers can monetize 11 green energy tax credits through...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

IRS Takes View That FIRPTA Exemption for Publicly Traded Stock Must Be Tested at Partnership Level

Key Points Internal IRS correspondence in the form of a recent Chief Counsel Memorandum concludes that funds structured as partnerships (e.g., master funds in a standard master-feeder structure) must determine the...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Los Angeles "Mansion Tax" - Measure ULA, Its Impact on Property Owners, & Refunds

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In November 2022, Measure ULA, commonly known as the "Mansion Tax," was passed into law by the City of Los Angeles voters. This tax applies to all categories of real estate, including commercial, industrial, and residential...more

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1031 Exchange Deadlines Extended for Disaster Relief

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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

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Proposed Regulations May Affect Taxation of Foreign Investors in REITs

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On December 29, 2022 the IRS and the Treasury Department issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-100442-22) (the “Proposed Regulations”) that, among other things, affects the determination when Real Estate Investment...more

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UK REIT Reorganisations for Real Estate Funds - Six Key Factors for Success

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As more real estate funds look to reorganise UK assets into REIT holding structures, we share our experience on what makes a smooth transition. The UK real estate investment trust (REIT) is experiencing a revival. Recent...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

How Real Estate Developers Can Benefit From a New Tax Rule

The Internal Revenue Service has now made it much easier for real estate developers across asset classes to benefit from the alternative cost method. It enables multi-unit developers to receive tax benefits for common...more

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Proposed Regulations Would Impact Taxation of Investment in U.S. Real Estate by Non-U.S. Investors

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On December 29, 2022, the IRS and Treasury issued proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) addressing (1) whether a real estate investment trust (a “REIT”) or a regulated investment company (a “RIC”) will constitute...more

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New Regulations Impact Tax Considerations for Foreign Investment in Real Estate

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Key Takeaways- While foreign investors are typically taxed on gain from the sale of U.S. real property interests (which include interests in most equity REITs), they are generally exempt from tax on gain from the sale of...more

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IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Applicable to Qualified Foreign Pension Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations under Sections 892 and 897 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, on December 29, 2022. Final regulations under Section 897 regarding the exemption...more

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