REITS do have two tax advantages. The first is that some of their income may be a “return of principal” distribution. This is essentially how the REIT passes depreciation through to its investors. Obviously, that depreciation can't be used against income from other real estate investments, ...
The investment community has indicated a willingness to use the down-REIT structure, and, arguably, the down-REIT also could receive favorable tax treatment. However, in order to guarantee these tax advantages, the down-REIT needs to be specifically included in Treasury Reg. 1.701-2 so that ...
Prior to theTax Reform Act of 1986real estate investors took full advantage of depreciation and real estate losses to shelter other sources of income. This was so popular that many high-earning investors bought real estate simply for its tax advantages. Eventually, president Reagan, congress, and...
Beyond diversifying your portfolio, adding alternatives can reduce risk and provide tax advantages. The bottom line Investors who are looking to diversify their investment portfolios but don’t want to own property may find buying stocks in the real estate sector attractive. Companies in the sector ...
Learn about the advantages offered to businesses in India and its forward-looking policies, making it an attractive destination for a supply-chain ecosystem. Landscape of e-invoicing in India Electronic invoicing or e-invoicing is perhaps the biggest transformation to the goods and services tax (GS...
We have hosted a number of webinars to discuss Tax developments in the Middle East and GCC region. The content of the webinars ranges from general introductory to high level information to industry specific and detailed data.
Owning a residential rental property can come with tax advantages that other, more indirect real estate investments like areal estate investment trust(REIT) do not confer to the holder. Of course, direct ownership of residential rental property also comes with the responsibility to act as a landlor...
In the example scenario, if you sold your shares of VTSAX and then immediately bought more shares of VTSAX, the transaction would be considered a wash sale and you wouldn’t be able to use those losses to reduce your taxes. Therefore, rather than immediately repurchasing shares of VTSAX, yo...
Merging the tax benefits of a partnership with the fundraising advantages of a corporation, MLPs and REITs could significantly reduce the cost of capital for renewable energy projects, broaden their investor appeal, and move renewables closer to subsidy independence. Most importantly, MLPs and REITs ...
The Netherlands, with its robust economy, favorable business environment, and strategic location in the heart of Europe, has long been a preferred choice for multinational corporations. A key part of this appeal is the Netherlands’ tax framework, which offers a number of advantages for businesses...