The 2025 NAIOP I.CON East, held in Jersey City, is a premier event focused on industrial real estate trends, challenges and opportunities. With 1,200 attendees and a sold-out crowd for the third consecutive year, the conference reinforced its status as a must-attend event for real estate industry...
Read MoreThe House of Representatives’ reconciliation bill — The One, Big, Beautiful Bill (TOBBB) — took another step forward this past week when the House Budget Committee advanced the bill by a vote of 17-16. TOBBB will now go to the House Rules Committee, where changes are expected...
Read MoreCongratulations on the purchase of your new property! Whether this is your first time in the commercial real estate market or your team’s 100th acquisition, the fun really begins the day after the purchase, at least for your accounting team.As your asset management team moves on to the next...
Read MorePosted by Amber DiulusThere are many different trusts available as a part of estate planning, each constructed in different ways to be the most tax advantageous depending on you and your family’s situations and assets. Two types of trusts, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) and...
Read MoreOur Trust & Taxes 101 series explains how Electing Small Business Trusts can be useful to business owners in passing their S Corporation onto beneficiaries.
Read MoreThe U.S. commercial real estate industry continues to experience significant shifts that are reshaping various sectors. However, as the market navigates this period of transition, key trends and forecasts indicate an overall trend toward more balanced and stable conditions.Below we look at what...
Read MoreCohen & Co is proud to announce Asha Shettigar has joined the firm’s New York City office as a tax partner and lead of the firm’s REIT Practice. With nearly 25 years experience, including Big 4 accounting firm and global consulting backgrounds, Asha has worked with some of the...
Read MoreThe estate tax exemption is set to drop significantly after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions expire at the end of 2025. And while the results of the November 2024 election mean it’s possible those tax provisions could be extended with 2025 legislation, it’s also possible...
Read MoreImagine a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) drives your business to new heights. This isn't a distant dream — it's happening now as AI is revolutionizing industries across the globe. Yet, many companies are still on the sidelines, unsure how to begin their AI journey. In this...
Read MoreThis past year certainly kept business and individual taxpayers on their toes. Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting topics overwhelmingly took precedence for our blog readers. Grant audits — a specialized financial audit many organizations find themselves facing after receiving...
Read MoreIf your real estate investment business has decided to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) using a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), it’s important to consider the impact of SEC Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X, known as S-X 3-14. This set of regulations provides special instructions for...
Read MoreAs we near the end of 2024 and look ahead to 2025 and the years to come, it is more important than ever to be thinking strategically about tax planning, particularly as we are still uncertain about the fate of the many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017.Below are important...
Read MorePosted by Jen Baker, Ariel Chester and Jonathan WilliamsonWith 2024 coming to a close, it is time to shift gears to focus on wrapping up 2024 tax items and planning for 2025. Now is a perfect time for your real estate or private equity fund to complete any necessary maintenance, as well as a bit...
Read MoreDespite the recently concluded political elections, taxpayers continue to have uncertainty regarding potential future tax changes. The impact of these elections, the potential sunset of many individual provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and a more aggressive tax enforcement...
Read MoreGoing through a financial statement audit can sound like a daunting task, especially if your company has never been audited before. Why are we being audited? What does the process entail? What do we do once the audit is complete?These are all valid and common questions asked by first-time audited...
Read MoreAn underlying theme in year-end tax planning for high-net-worth individuals last year was planning around the impending sunset of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). That theme continues this year, albeit with even more uncertainty. The election of former President Donald Trump along with a...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) is like that shiny new gadget we can't wait to get our hands on. It's exciting, it's transformative — a true game-changer. However, much like any powerful tool, behind AI’s luster there are challenges. And for responsible companies, being aware...
Read MoreAs a registered investment adviser (RIA) managing a private fund, it’s crucial to navigate regulatory requirements effectively, including the question of whether or not you need a financial statement audit. While audits can be a valuable tool for transparency and accountability, they also...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence — are there any two words that evoke more excitement and fear in today’s business environment? Experts predict Artificial Intelligence (AI) will either be the most transformative technology in the history of mankind or will lead to our demise. Ultimately, the...
Read MoreWhether this is your first fund, or this is your first private fund exclusively invested in real estate, your investors will want relevant information when it comes to the fund’s value. However, historical reporting methods, such as accounting principles generally accepted in the United...
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