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Drop & Swap Like-Kind Exchange Passes Muster in New York

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New York’s personal income tax law, like that of other states, conforms with the federal system of income taxation. The reason typically given for such conformity is to simplify tax return preparation, improve compliance and...more

Jones Day

The One Big Beautiful Bill Becomes Law: Key Real Estate Tax Changes

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Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "Act") permanently extends and modifies several cornerstone provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, restores key business incentives, and makes...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Combining Membership Interest Purchase Agreements & 1031 Exchanges to Maximize Tax Efficiency in Real Estate Deals

The intersection of real estate transactions and tax strategy has long been a focal point for investors seeking to optimize returns while minimizing liabilities. Two powerful tools in this arena – the Membership Interest...more

DLA Piper

REIT Tax News - March 2025

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Welcome to the March 2025 issue of REIT Tax News. Below, we summarize five key developments impacting REITs this past quarter. Carried interest favorable taxation may be in jeopardy - On February 6, 2025, President Donald...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Frequently Asked Questions about UPREITs and OP Unit Transactions

A common structure for equity REITs, the UPREIT model allows a REIT to hold and operate its assets through a single operating partnership. This structure provides tax advantages and liquidity opportunities for property...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

IRS Extends Deadline for 1031 Exchanges Affected by the 2025 Southern California Wildfires: Key Points You Need to Know

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As a result of the wildfires and straight-line winds that began in Southern California on January 7, 2025, the IRS issued an extension of the 45- and 180-day deadlines for IRC §1031 exchange transactions....more

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[Event] 2024 Fall Tax Forum - November 20th, Richmond, VA

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Join Williams Mullen attorneys for our Fall Tax Forum on Wednesday, November 20th, where our speakers will present on certain federal income tax issues with respect to real property transactions including 1031 exchanges, drop...more

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[Podcast] Estate and Tax Planning for Globally Mobile Clients: Purchasing U.S. Real Estate by Non-U.S. Persons

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Non-Americans who wish to purchase U.S. real estate should be aware of the tax consequences of owning real estate here. George McCormick discusses these tax issues and steps to minimize their impact....more

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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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As Tax Filing Deadline Approaches, Avoid This Trap for the Unwary If You Have an Open 1031 Exchange

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In the senior living area, a taxpayer that is selling a community may look to avoid recognizing gain on the sale by entering into a Section 1031 like-kind exchange with respect to the real estate. The tax rules generally...more

Polsinelli

Additional Guidance Issued for President Biden’s American Jobs and American Families Plan

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In April 2021, President Biden announced the “American Families Plan,” which included some significant tax law changes. Among the proposed changes included in the “American Families Plan” was the increase of the tax rate that...more

Gray Reed

IRS Issues New Rules for Gain Deferral in Business Exchanges of Real Property

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Even if you are not a tax professional, many people have heard of a 1031 exchange or like-kind exchange. This tax deferral provision has been a permanent part of the Internal Revenue Code for a long time. Usually, if a...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Are you purchasing Real Property from a Foreign Person?

On 9/14/20, the IRS announced 4 New Compliance Campaigns . One Campaign addresses FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980) Reporting Compliance for Non-Resident Aliens (NRAs).  FIRPTA authorized the United...more

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Treasury Releases Final Regulations On Qualified Opportunity Zone Program

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The U.S. Department of Treasury published Final Regulations for the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program on January 13, 2020, which answer many, but not all, of the questions arising from the Proposed Regulations released...more

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Opportunity Zones: Government Issues Proposed Regulations

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On Friday, October 19, 2018, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued highly-anticipated proposed regulations regarding “Qualified Opportunity Zones.” The Qualified Opportunity Zone regime was...more

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