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Qualified Opportunity Zones and Tax Credits

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Engaging in Opportunity Zones

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Everyone's (Still) Talking About Qualified Opportunity Zones

Wondering if Qualified Opportunity Zones are the right investment vehicle for your real estate business? Join Partners Abe Schlisselfeld and Michael Hurwitz from Marks Paneth's Real Estate Group as they examine how the newly...  READ MORE +

What Opportunity Zones Really Mean for Westchester Real Estate

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News & Insights

The Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Trusts and Estates

Among the many provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) were some significant changes to the taxation of trusts and estates. Tax Partner Laura LaForgia helps...  READ MORE +

Tax Alert: IRS Issues New Proposed Regulations on Qualified Opportunity Funds

The IRS has released a second round of proposed regulations regarding investments in Qualified Opportunity Funds, addressing a number of the critical issues and providing long-awaited clarity for investors seeking to take...  READ MORE +

Everyone Loves Talking About Qualified Opportunity Zones

By now, most real estate professionals have heard about the Qualified Opportunity Zone (“QOZ”) program created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.   READ MORE +

IRS Issues Interim Guidance on Excise Taxes for Nonprofit Executive Compensation

On Monday, December 31, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2019-09 offering interim guidance for nonprofit executive compensation under Section 4960 of the Internal Revenue Code, which imposes an excise...  READ MORE +

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In the News

Tax Reform’s Impact on Family Office Trusts & Estate Planning Strategies

Laura LaForgia, Partner in the Private Client Services Group at Marks Paneth, discusses the impact of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act on family office trusts and estates planning strategies in...  READ MORE +

John Evans Featured in NJBIZ

April 30, 2019 John Evans, Partner-in-Charge of Marks Paneth’s New Jersey office, spoke with NJBIZ about this year’s tax filings in the wake of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...  READ MORE +

Responding to Regulatory and Organic Changes in the Middle-Market Landscape

Partner Ryszard Jania represented Marks Paneth in the Crain's New York Business roundtable discussion, "Responding to Regulatory and Organic Changes in the Middle-Market Landscape," where he explored ways in which...  READ MORE +

Westchester Partner Michele Lazzara Featured Among “Powerful Women in Business”

The “Powerful Women in Business” issue of Westchester County Business Journal featured Partner Michele Lazzara and the tax strategies she is sharing with her high-net-worth clients this year. Read more:...  READ MORE +

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Recent Blog Posts

Qualified Opportunity Zones vs. 1031 Exchanges: A Comparison for Active Real Estate Investors

Real Estate Partner Michael Hurwitz compares two income tax deferral strategies available to real estate investors: 1031 exchanges and Opportunity Zone investing.  READ MORE +

Deal Quality Has to Shine Through: Some Quick Thoughts on Opportunity Zone Investing

While much of the talk surrounding Opportunity Zones is about "getting ready to get going," Co-Partner-in-Charge of Real Estate Abe Schlisselfeld examines what investors should focus on when it's dealmaking...  READ MORE +

Four TCJA Provisions Affecting Exempt Organizations: A Quick Update

Director Magdalena Czerniawski offers a brief update on the TCJA provisions affecting exempt organizations.  READ MORE +

A Quick Look at the Impact of the New Excess Business Losses Rule

Sherry Fan Grand, Director in the Real Estate Group at Marks Paneth, examines a new concept introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Excess Business Losses.  READ MORE +

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