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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

IRS Relaxes Rules for Domestically Controlled REITs

Non-U.S. investors are generally subject to U.S. federal income tax on gains from investments in private U.S. real estate investment trusts (REITs). Two exceptions (among others) are for investments in “domestically...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Final Regulations Issued on Domestically Controlled REIT Determinations and Energy Credit Transfers

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Two sets of recently finalized regulations provide guidance for REITs. Key Points: - Final FIRPTA regulations provide rules for determining whether a REIT is domestically controlled, including a look-through rule for...more

Goodwin

IRS Finalizes Regulations for Domestically Controlled REITs and other Qualified Investment Entities

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On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service released final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) regarding when REITs and certain regulated investment companies investing primarily in...more

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Final Treasury Regulations Implement a 10-Year Transition Rule for Existing Domestically Controlled REITs

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) have recently issued final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) that significantly impact the determination of whether a real...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Ameek Ashok Ponda Submits Comments to IRS to Address Favorably REITs Deploying Renewable Energy Infrastructure at their Properties

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On April 16, 2024, Ameek Ashok Ponda, with assistance from Paul Decker, Sarah Wellings and Connie Lee, submitted a comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding his recommendations for the 2024-2025 Priority...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

IRS Releases Favorable Guidance on the Tax Treatment of Payments to REITs and MLPs for Subsurface Carbon Dioxide Storage

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Along with the broader market, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and publicly traded partnerships, frequently referred to as master limited partnerships (“MLPs”), have increasingly embraced the principles of...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Clean Energy Tax Credit Transferability Guidance Issued

On June 14, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department issued (among other guidance) an expansive set of proposed regulations explaining how taxpayers can monetize 11 green energy tax credits through...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

IRS Takes View That FIRPTA Exemption for Publicly Traded Stock Must Be Tested at Partnership Level

Key Points Internal IRS correspondence in the form of a recent Chief Counsel Memorandum concludes that funds structured as partnerships (e.g., master funds in a standard master-feeder structure) must determine the...more

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Proposed Regulations May Affect Taxation of Foreign Investors in REITs

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On December 29, 2022 the IRS and the Treasury Department issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-100442-22) (the “Proposed Regulations”) that, among other things, affects the determination when Real Estate Investment...more

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UK REIT Reorganisations for Real Estate Funds - Six Key Factors for Success

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As more real estate funds look to reorganise UK assets into REIT holding structures, we share our experience on what makes a smooth transition. The UK real estate investment trust (REIT) is experiencing a revival. Recent...more

King & Spalding

Proposed Regulations Would Impact Taxation of Investment in U.S. Real Estate by Non-U.S. Investors

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On December 29, 2022, the IRS and Treasury issued proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) addressing (1) whether a real estate investment trust (a “REIT”) or a regulated investment company (a “RIC”) will constitute...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

New Regulations Impact Tax Considerations for Foreign Investment in Real Estate

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Key Takeaways- While foreign investors are typically taxed on gain from the sale of U.S. real property interests (which include interests in most equity REITs), they are generally exempt from tax on gain from the sale of...more

Morgan Lewis

IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Applicable to Qualified Foreign Pension Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations under Sections 892 and 897 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, on December 29, 2022. Final regulations under Section 897 regarding the exemption...more

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New Proposed Regulations Would Impact the Determination of Domestically Controlled REIT and Structures for Sovereign Wealth Funds’...

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On December 28, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the Treasury Department released proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) under sections 892 and 897 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). If...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Proposed Treasury Regulations Reverse Guidance on Domestically Controlled REITs

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Dec. 29, 2022, published proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) under Section 897 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Code). The Proposed Regulations...more

Freeman Law

That’s Not Income! | REIT’s Section 481(a) Adjustments Not Considered Gross Income

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Mark Twain once said, “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” Perhaps it is this sentiment (along with returns on investments) that has led to the popularity of real estate investment trusts...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

IRS Changes Tack on Rents Paid Under Escalation Clause as REIT Qualifying Income

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In a ruling that may impact real estate investment trusts (REITs) with leases that have percentage or contingent rent clauses, the IRS recently changed its prior position that rent paid under a formulaic rent escalation...more

Freeman Law

What is a REIT? Real Estate Investment Trusts and Taxation

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REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are often described as a mutual fund for real estate.  Congress established REITs to allow individual investors to invest in large-scale, income-producing real estate. Since their...more

Jones Day

U.S. Treasury Department Releases Proposed Carried Interest Regulations

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The regulations are proposed to be effective when finalized, but taxpayers may generally rely on them if applied fully and consistently. What Is (and Is Not) Covered? The three-year restriction applies with respect to...more

Troutman Pepper

Proposed Regulations Shed Light on Three-Year Holding Period Requirement for Carried Interest

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Introduction and Background - Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations on July 31, 2020 under Section 1061 of the Code (Proposed Regulations). Section 1061 effectively creates a three-year holding period...more

Dechert LLP

Final IRS Regulations for RICs to Passthrough REIT Dividends Eligible for 20% Deduction

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The U.S Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on June 24, 2020 issued final tax regulations ("Final Regulations") that permit a regulated investment company (“RIC”) to report to its shareholders the...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Weekly IRS Roundup June 22 – June 26, 2020

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Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of June 22 – June 26, 2020. Additionally, for continuing updates on the tax impact of COVID-19,...more

Akerman LLP

Treasury And IRS Issue Final Opportunity Zone Tax Regulations

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On December 19, 2019, the Treasury and the IRS fulfilled their promise to issue final regulations by year-end that provide guidance on Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) investments. These regulations (the Final Regulations),...more

A&O Shearman

Opportunity Zones: Final Regulations Provide Additional Flexibility

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On January 13, 2020, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service published final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) regarding “Qualified Opportunity Zones” (“QOZs”) and “Qualified Opportunity Funds” formed to...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

What The REIT?! Current Tax Issues For The REIT Community

According to NAREIT, “real estate investment trusts,” or REITs, own more than $3 trillion of U.S. real estate assets. With REITs having survived (and, in some respects, thrived) under recent tax reform, that number likely...more

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