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Germany’s Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) has decided on the legitimacy of double assessment of real estate transfer tax in share deals. Tax authorities have taken the view that the acquisition of at least 90% of shares in a...more
As of July 10, 2025, the Mansion Tax and Controlling Interest Transfer Tax (“CITT”) now requires sellers of certain classes of real property (and controlling interest involving certain classes of real property) transferred...more
On June 30, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A5804 into law, amending N.J.S.A. § 46:15-7.2-7.4; N.J.S.A. § 54:15C-1, and introducing significant changes to New Jersey’s realty transfer tax structure. These changes — effective...more
La décision récente rendue dans l’affaire 1164708 B.C. Ltd. v. British Columbia (l’« affaire 1164708 B.C. Ltd. ») traite de l’applicabilité de la taxe supplémentaire sur les transferts de biens (property transfer tax) (la «...more
According to the New York City Comptroller, the City collected approximately $1.13 billion in Real Property Transfer Tax (“RPTT”) in the FY 2024. The Comptroller’s Office has forecast that $1.21 billion of RPTT will be...more
In several recently published rulings, the German Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) has commented on several aspects of real estate transfer tax (RETT) in case of share deals—also contrary to the previous opinion of the tax...more
The new year is already heralding significant tax innovations in Israel in general, and in real estate taxation in particular. Following are highlights of the legislative amendments that were approved by January 2025....more
The City of Los Angeles ULA Tax—a new city tax on certain real estate transactions, commonly referred to as the “mansion tax”—may be invalidated through the November 2024 election....more
Residents of Los Angeles have approved Measure ULA, a ballot measure widely known as the “Mansion Tax,” which increases transfer tax rates on real estate sales valued at $5 million or more. Prior to Measure ULA, real estate...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