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REITs Targeted In Extenders Bill

By Amanda Wilson on Dec 9, 2015 in Real estate, International, IRS, REIT, tax free

By: Amanda Wilson Earlier this year, I discussed the IRS's recent no rule policy on spin-offs, and how that would likely have a chilling impact on spin-offs, particularly the common practice of businesses spinning off their real estate in a REIT...

Yet Another Benefit of REITs – Tax-Free Spinoffs

By taxingtimes on Sep 8, 2014 in REIT, senior housing, Tax, tax free

By Amanda Wilson With the introduction of the RIDEA structure in 2007, REITs have become an increasingly popular tax structure for senior housing. REITs offer many tax advantages, such as providing the REIT entity with a tax deduction for dividends...