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Florida HB 7031 Becomes Effective Oct. 1, 2025

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In a major win for Florida's commercial real estate market, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida House Bill (HB) 7031, eliminating both the State Business Rent Tax and County Surtax on commercial leases effective Oct. 1, 2025....more

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Wisconsin Repeals Tax on Telecommunications Towers

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On July 3, 2025, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Wisconsin Act 15 into law, marking a significant milestone for the telecommunications industry in the state. This new legislation specifically exempts radio,...more

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Real Estate Sellers Face Increased Burden Under New Jersey’s Amended 'Mansion Tax'

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New Jersey has increased its so-called "mansion tax" and shifted the party who must pay the fee from the buyer to the seller. The tax has a substantial impact on owners of New Jersey real estate, but despite its expansive...more

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Mansion and Controlling Interest Transfer Tax Amendments Signed Into Law: Buyers and Sellers Must Move Fast to Avoid Rate Increase

On Tuesday, July 1, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Senate Bill S4666/Assembly Bill A5804 (collectively, the Bill), which impacts certain transfers of real property. The Bill amends the existing fees imposed on certain...more

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From Indiana to Disney Springs: Major Developments in Property Tax Law

In the last legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly introduced and passed significant changes to Indiana’s business personal property tax regime. The changes in Indiana’s SB 1, along with subsequent amendments from...more

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The Evaluator - Winter 2025: Ohio Property Tax Updates

The Legislative Changes to HB 126 Introduced in 2024 Were Not Enacted Into Law - In 2024, there were two separate efforts by the Ohio legislature to amend House Bill 126 (HB 126) to address and clarify issues that have...more

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Public Hearing on Connecticut Eminent Domain, Property Tax, Land Use Bills

On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee held a public hearing on the following eminent domain, property tax and land use bills of interest to the business community...more

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Connecticut Property Tax Bills to Get Public Hearings

Two of the Connecticut General Assembly's most influential committees are holding public hearings this week on the following property tax bills of note...more

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Governor DeSantis Aims to Eliminate Florida Commercial Rent Sales Tax by 2027

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As part of the proposed $115.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2025-26, Governor DeSantis has outlined a plan to eliminate Florida's longstanding commercial rent sales tax. This proposal continues Florida's tax reduction...more

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Trump's First 100 Days: Real Estate and Construction

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Trump's presidency is likely to have significant effects on the market, which will in turn influence real estate and construction trends for years to come. The market shifts from Trump's presidency shifts won't happen...more

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UK government to reform stamp duty land tax on mixed-property acquisitions and multiple acquisitions of dwellings

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The government is proposing to change the way SDLT is calculated on mixed-property purchases (where residential and non-residential elements are acquired) and on the scope of multiple dwellings relief (MDR). It is offering a...more

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How SB-293 and Prop 120 May Play Out on Your Bill

In the final days of the 2021 legislative session, the Colorado Legislature passed SB-293, intending to temporarily cut property taxes in a last-minute bipartisan attempt to address the anticipated increases in property taxes...more

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New Florida Law Expected to Significantly Reduce Florida’s Commercial Lease Sales Tax Rate

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On April 19, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 50 (SB 50), which amends portions of Chapter 212, Florida Statutes. SB 50 is slated to significantly reduce Florida’s commercial leasing sales tax...more

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Hillsborough County Commercial Lease Sales Tax Rate Reduced by Recent Florida Supreme Court Decision

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A recent Florida Supreme Court decision found that the Hillsborough County 1% transportation sales surtax is unconstitutional. As a result, the decision reduced the sales tax rate on commercial lease payments in Hillsborough...more

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