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With interest rates nearly the highest they’ve been in decades, but property prices still high, sellers and buyers are looking for ways to finance real estate transactions while also availing themselves of IRC § 1031’s...more
On September 22, 2023 a federal jury convicted two promoters, CPA Jack Fisher and attorney James Sinnott, in the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) first criminal trial over allegedly abusive syndicated conservation easements...more
Real estate developers have long had ample reasons to take on projects involving historic buildings, courtesy of Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. As amended, Section 47 (the “Code”) provides for a...more
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
A few of Greenberg Glusker Real Estate Partners answer a key outlook question: What do real estate developers, investors, lenders, owners, and operators need to do to prepare for 2023 and the expected economic slowdown?...more
As the IRS and the Department of Justice continue to focus enforcement efforts on conservation easements, the Supreme Court has been asked to settle a dispute regarding the validity of the “protected in perpetuity”...more
IRS Extends Opportunity Zone Deadlines The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently extended the investment period for taxpayers to invest in a Qualified Opportunity Fund (“QOF”) in order to defer 2019 capital gains. On...more
New York Diaspora? Like most every other state in the Union, New York has experienced its share of fiscal stress over the last few decades. The source or cause of its problems? Well, that may depend upon the respondent to...more
Many of the pre-closing due diligence steps in the typical commercial real estate transaction such as title searches, surveys, inspections, local zoning issues, and environmental testing have been seriously disrupted and...more
$484 Billion Interim Emergency Funding Bill - Congress and the Trump Administration have announced a deal on the $484 billion “interim emergency” relief package (the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement...more
Approximately 20% of Connecticut’s 169 municipalities usually conduct general revaluations every five years as required by law. Due to a quirk in the schedule, 2019 revaluations will be conducted by only 14 communities. While...more
Senate Finance Committee launches investigation, while anti-syndication bill is introduced in the House and Senate....more
As with any investment, due diligence is required. Investing in an Opportunity Zone Fund (“OZF”) is not any different. Historically, we have seen taxpayers go to great lengths to attain tax deferral. In some instances, the...more
The IRS has released the long-awaited final regulations on the Section 199A qualified business income deduction. Along with the regulations, the IRS released Notice 2019-07 that contains a proposed revenue procedure with a...more
On October 19, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the Treasury Department issued proposed regulations relating to the new Opportunity Zone program....more
On June 22, the IRS issued Notice 2018-59 providing a beginning construction standard for solar projects similar to the standard previously set for wind projects. Solar developers now have a standard for reliance on what...more
Why Real Property? It is not unusual for the owners of a closely held business to also own a number of real properties. For example, they may own real property that:- headquarters the business;- serves as a warehouse...more
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. The Act changes many provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, from individual and business provisions, to...more
With the affirmative vote in the House today, both Houses of Congress have now passed a final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, clearing the legislation for President Trump’s signature. President Trump is widely expected...more
The Internal Revenue Service has increased its audit activity in the area of deductible losses from real estate investments. A taxpayer who is classified as a “real estate professional" (or “REP”) is eligible for certain...more
The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service published on January 18, 2017 final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) reducing from ten years to five years the recognition period for the corporate-level tax...more
In last year’s materials, loosely styled “Make America Great Again!,” we ruminated upon (and also thought about) what role, if any, federal income taxes might play in helping to make America great again, once the interminable...more
Proposed income tax regulations published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Nov. 23, 2016, amend the current regulations regarding the application of the "fractions rule" to partnerships that hold debt-financed real...more
The Department of Treasury and IRS have finalized the regulations defining “real property” for purposes of the REIT rules. The regulations essentially adopt the proposed regulations...more
Federal Tax Incentives for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency - A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. The Federal Internal Revenue Code provides a business income tax credit in the amount of $0.023 (2015) per kilowatt hour of...more