Category Archives: Federal Income Tax

Like Kind Exchanges Alive and Well: An Update

Like Kind Exchanges Alive and Well: An Update Attempts by the Obama administration to curtail or eliminate IRC § 1031 exchanges were decidedly unsuccessful. Based upon their pronouncements, neither Ms. Clinton nor Mr. Trump would be expected to attempt to … Continue reading

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IRS & NYS DTF Matters; Recent Developments & 2014 Regs. & Rulings of Note

I. New York State Matters NYS Amends Estate & Gift Tax Beginning April 1, 2014, the NYS estate exemption will increase every 12 months through 2017. On April 1, 2014, the NYS exemption became $2.0625; on April 1, 2015, $3.125 … Continue reading

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Private Letter Ruling Requests

I. Introduction Private letter rulings are in the nature of “advisory” rulings by the IRS concerning the tax implication of income or estate transactions contemplated by taxpayers. As stated in Rev. Proc. 2015-1, the IRS generally issues a letter ruling … Continue reading

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Avoiding Boot Gain in Like Kind Exchanges

I. Introduction Circular 230 disclosure: Any tax advice herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed under the Internal Revenue Code. … Continue reading

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From Washington & Albany — August 2014

I.   From Albany: Perils of Being a Rich State in the Federal System If the United States were the European Union, New York, Connecticut and New Jersey could be compared to Germany and France, which subsidize less wealthy E.U. members. … Continue reading

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Like Kind Exchanges in 2014: An Oasis of Income Tax Tranquility

High income New York City residents selling fully depreciated real estate this year will incur a capital gains tax of about 39 percent, consisting of a federal tax of 28.5 percent (25 percent on IRC §1250 unrecaptured gain plus 3.8 … Continue reading

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2010 Like Kind Exchange Decisions and Rulings

Like Kind Exchange Decisions & Rulings of 2010 [Note:Excerpted from Like Kind Exchanges of Real Estate Under IRC. §1031 (3rd Ed., 1/11) . View treatise at nytaxattorney.com] I. Use of Replacement Property as Personal Residence Negates Like Kind      Exchange Treatment … Continue reading

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Like Kind Exchanges of Real Estate Under IRC §1031 — Treatise (January 2011)

PDF: Like Kind Exchange Treatise PDF: Like Kind Exchange Treatise Like Kind Exchanges of Real Estate Under IRC §1031 © 2011 David L. Silverman, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation) Law Offices of David L. Silverman 2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite 265A South Lake … Continue reading

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Section 1031 Outline January 30 2011 Like Kind Exchanges of Real Estate Under IRC §1031 © 2011 David L. Silverman, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)

Section 1031 Outline January 30 2011 Like Kind Exchanges of Real Estate Under IRC §1031 © 2011 David L. Silverman, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation).

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Section 1031 | JD Supra Law News

Section 1031 | JD Supra Law News.

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Tax and Non-Tax Issues Involving Irrevocable Trusts

View Article in PDF in Tax News & Comment — October 2012 TAX AND NON-TAX ISSUES INVOLVING IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS I.    Introduction Prior to the Statute of Wills, enacted by Parliament in 1540, it was impossible for a landowner to devise … Continue reading

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Gain, Loss and Depreciation Issues in Like Kind Exchange

View PDF of Article in Tax News & Comment — October 2012 GAIN, LOSS, AND DEPRECIATION ISSUES IN LIKE KIND EXCHANGES [Note: Excerpted from Like Kind Exchanges of Real Estate Under IRC. §1031 (David L. Silverman, 3rd Ed.,1/11).View treatise at … Continue reading

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Installment Sales in Real Estate Transactions

An “installment sale” is a disposition of property in which at least one “payment” is to be received after the close of the taxable year in which the disposition occurs. IRC §453(b)(1). The “installment method” is the default method prescribed by the Code to report income from installment transactions unless the taxpayer elects not to use the installment method. This election must be made no later than the due date of the tax return (including extensions) for the taxable year in which the disposition occurs. IRC §453(d)(1). Continue reading

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August Comment — Deferred Exchanges Under the Regulations

VIEW IN PDF:  Tax News & Comment — August 2011 [Note: Excerpted from Like Kind Exchanges of Real Estate Under IRC. §1031 (David L. Silverman, 3rd Ed.,1/11).View treatise at nytaxattorney.com] I.  Overview of Statute A deferred exchange may be a … Continue reading

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Like Kind Exchanges of Real Estate Under IRC §1031 — Treatise (January 2011)

PDF: Like Kind Exchange Treatise PDF: Like Kind Exchange Treatise Like Kind Exchanges of Real Estate Under IRC §1031 © 2011 David L. Silverman, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation) Law Offices of David L. Silverman 2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite 265A South Lake … Continue reading

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