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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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Sticker Shock at Closing Tables for Dealership Sellers

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Selling an auto dealership in New Jersey just got more expensive — and more complicated. As of July 10, 2025, changes to New Jersey’s so-called “Mansion Tax” have shifted the burden of this transfer tax onto the seller. A...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Return to Sender: When Not Updating Your Address Becomes a Legal Headache

In a recent case before the Appellate Court of Connecticut, Judge Jose A. Suarez penned an opinion holding that owners of income-producing real property bear the burden of updating municipalities of a change in their address,...more

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New York State Restricts Institutional Investor Purchases of Residential Real Estate

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In an effort to increase housing affordability, New York State has implemented new regulations limiting institutional investor purchases of single- and two-family residences. Our Investment Funds Team breaks down who is...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

The Evaluator - Valuation Deadlines Quickly Approaching Across the U.S. 

Taxpayers seeking to contest real property tax values established by assessing jurisdictions across the country often have a short window of opportunity to contest their new valuation.  The below map highlights some upcoming...more

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Economic Development Impact of Proposed HB 96 Cap on General Fund Carryover Balances

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This article provides an overview of the impact that the proposed HB 96 cap on school district general fund carryover balances will have on other areas of Ohio’s economic development ecosystem, including property tax rates,...more

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Vacancy Tax on Commercial Property Proposed in California

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A recent bill introduced in the California State Senate would impose a tax on commercial buildings that have prolonged vacancies. Authored by California State Senator Caroline Menjivar, SB 789 is intended to discourage...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Understanding the Impact of Changing Common Level Ratios on Commercial Property Taxes

The “Common Level Ratio” (CLR) is a figure calculated by a state administrative body every year for every county. The CLR reflects the relationship between assessed and (fair) market values....more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Pennsylvania Real Estate Annual Assessment Appeal Deadlines Are Quickly Approaching for Tax Year 2025

Pennsylvania real estate taxes are usually very large line items on any corporate balance sheet. Accordingly, you should be reviewing your assessed value(s) on an annual basis if you are a Pennsylvania commercial or...more

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Not-For-Profits Gain Access to Historic Tax Credits with Enactment of Missouri HB 2062

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On May 16, Missouri passed HB 2062 modifying the state’s existing Historic Tax Credit (HTC) program. The bill alters the program in several significant ways. The program will now feature a year-round application cycle,...more

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Key Questions When Determining Eligibility for State Historic Tax Credits

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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

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

New State-Wide Property Tax Proposed in Connecticut Public Hearing Scheduled for February 27, 2023

Two bills pending before the Connecticut General Assembly seek to impose a new state-wide property tax on different classes of real property.  Currently, property taxes are only imposed at the municipal level of government. ...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

The Alphabet Soup Of Working With Foreign Real Estate Investors

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Given the continuous fluctuation in business immigration, tariffs, and international relations, it shouldn’t be a surprise that foreign investment into the U.S. (especially by China), has slowed. And yet, it is still...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Washington Real Estate Excise Tax Changes Magnify Transaction Costs and Risks

Beginning next year, the Washington real estate excise tax (REET) will convert to a tiered rate structure from the current flat-rate structure, resulting in a big increase in the rate for more valuable properties....more

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Washington State Senate Bill 5998 Passed: REET Changes for 2020 and Beyond

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New REET Rate Structure - Last week, the Washington State legislature passed Senate Bill 5998, resulting in a new graduated state rate scale for real estate excise taxes (“REET”). ...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFo New York Tax Insights - Volume 10, Issue 5

2019-20 NYS BUDGET ENACTED, INCLUDING REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX INCREASES - On April 12, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the New York State Budget Bill for the State’s 2019-20 fiscal year, which began on April...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

PARCA Issues 2018 Study: How Alabama Taxes Compare - SALT Alert: Alabama Edition

Just before Christmas, the influential Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA), the nonpartisan think tank headquartered at Samford University, released its annual report, How Alabama Taxes Compare. The contents...more

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Michigan Property Tax and Civil Tax Collection Suits

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Civil suits to collect property taxes as an in personam debt are now limited to the person who owned the property when the tax became due, but the Michigan act does not completely prevent collection of property taxes as an in...more

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Tax Reform: The Impact On Real Estate

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The new tax law commonly referred to as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Act”) – signed into law on December 22, 2017 – makes far reaching income tax law changes that will impact both commercial and residential real estate....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

PARCA Issues Updated Study: How Alabama Taxes Compare

The well-respected Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA), the non-profit think tank headquartered at Samford University in Birmingham, recently published its periodic report, How Alabama Taxes Compare, which...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Congress Passes Final Tax Reform Bill: U.S. Tax Reform: The Current State of Play

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

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Extension Of Four Valuable As-of-Right Incentive Programs Included In New York State's Omnibus Bill

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The State's new omnibus bill renewed and extended programs that abate real estate taxes, city corporate taxes, and sales taxes, and provide energy discounts to qualified applicants. Developers and businesses with new...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFo New York Tax Insights - Volume 8, Issue 4

ALJ Finds CEO Changed Domicile from New York City to Texas - A New York State Administrative Law Judge has held that the CEO of Match.com (“Match”) changed his domicile from New York to Texas for New York State and City...more

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Commonwealth Court Rules That Pennsylvania Municipalities May Not Impose Business Privilege Tax on Rental Real Estate Business

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Action Item: In a decision with wide-ranging implications and potential refund opportunities, Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court ruled on September 19th that Pennsylvania municipalities (other than Philadelphia) may not impose...more

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Extension of Eight Valuable As-of-Right Incentive Programs Included in New York State's Budget Bill

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New laws may benefit developers and businesses with applications long pending and for future applicants that depend on these incentive programs to help induce investment and economic growth in the New York City. These...more

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