This 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...
Read MoreBusinesses continually look for ways to improve their processes and streamline operations, giving them a competitive edge in their industry. Technology plays an important role, with organizations looking to either buy or develop software that can help them achieve critical efficiencies.But how do...
Read MoreOn June 7, 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 1963, significantly changing the state’s qualified investment partnership provisions. Specifically, the law modifies the definition of “investment partnership” and “qualifying investment...
Read MoreOn April 25, 2024, the Treasury Department released final regulations under Internal Revenue Code Section 6418, providing clarity regarding the transfer and sale of certain tax credits by, or on behalf of, a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The overview below illustrates how these...
Read MoreIt was my pleasure to serve as editor of this year’s AICPA Tax Adviser August Tax Clinic, a special section our firm has been honored to oversee and contribute to for decades under my colleague Tony Bakale.With the passing of this torch, I was excited to be entrusted with delivering...
Read MoreExplore key planning strategies to efficiently transfer assets to beneficiaries, while avoiding probate, and learn more about estate and gift tax planning.
Read MoreThe real estate markets have endured countless boom-and-bust cycles over the years, resulting in extreme valuation highs and some very significant lows. One day your property has positive cash flow, the valuation has more than doubled, new tenant move-ins are out pacing move-outs and expectations...
Read MoreNOTE: As BOI regulations continue to evolve, please see our BOI Reporting Resource Center for the most up-to-date reporting deadline information. The beneficial ownership information reporting obligations under the federal Corporate Transparency Act require a reporting company to provide certain...
Read MoreOn March 29, 2024, the IRS released Private Letter Ruling 202413004, providing its first piece of guidance regarding whether a REIT may receive income from electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its rental properties without detrimentally impacting its REIT status. With the proliferation of...
Read MoreOne of the most dreaded replies coming from a professional services provider is, “it depends.” Unfortunately, that’s truly the case when the issue involves the most optimal tax structure for your transaction. This is because, like most things in life, there are many variables...
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