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Tax and Accounting in Real Estate Transactions: Key Considerations for Buyers and Sellers, Including Capital Gains, Depreciation, 1031 Exchanges, and Leasing Tax Implications

Tax and accounting fundamentals for real estate attorneys, covering transaction taxation, leasing issues, planning strategies, and appraisal methods.

2025-05-21 14:00:00

Program Details

2025-05-21 14:00:00

2025-05-21 14:00:00

2h CLE Credits

Program Details

2025-05-21 14:00:00

Program Details

2025-05-21 14:00:00

Over 1,000+ webinars

2025-05-21 14:00:00

Course Overview

Mastering Tax and Accounting for Real Estate Practice

2025-05-21 14:00:00

Participants will learn essential tax implications, planning strategies, and accounting fundamentals critical to real estate transactions. These skills enable attorneys to identify issues and protect clients from costly oversights.

Format

CLE Credit

2h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

2

Key topics that will be covered

01
Tax Implications
Capital gains rates, NIIT, and distinctions between ordinary and capital gain treatment.
02
1031 Exchanges
Deferral strategies using qualified intermediaries and carryover basis to replacement property.
03
Leasing Issues
Section 467 rules prevent gaming tax through creative lease payment timing.
04
Transfer Taxes
Levied on entire fair market value and can exceed five percent combined.
05
Appraisal Methods
Cost, income, and sales comparison approaches used to determine property value.
06
Financial Statements
Income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets essential for real estate analysis.

Program schedule

clock 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Tax Considerations in Real Estate Transactions

This session examines the critical tax implications for buyers and sellers, including capital gains rates, depreciation recapture under Sections 1245 and 1250, and the mechanics of 1031 exchanges. Participants will also explore state and local tax considerations such as transfer taxes and property tax reassessment strategies, along with recent developments in real estate tax law.

Matthew E. Rappaport.Matthew E. Rappaport.
clock 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Tax Issues in Leasing and Investment Property

Explore the tax treatment of rental income and deductible expenses under Sections 162 and 212, including the distinction between capitalization and current deductions. This session covers Section 467 rules governing lease payment timing, lease versus sale characterization, and strategies for managing at-risk rules in real estate investments.

Matthew E. Rappaport.Matthew E. Rappaport.
clock 3:10 pm - 3:40 pm EST

Tax Planning Opportunities in Real Estate Deals

Learn powerful strategies for tax deferral and reduction including Section 1031 exchanges, Section 1033 involuntary conversions, and Qualified Opportunity Zones. This session also addresses utilizing tax credits such as LIHTCs and historic preservation credits, estate planning considerations including stepped-up basis, and structuring transactions for optimal tax outcomes.

Matthew E. Rappaport.Matthew E. Rappaport.
clock 3:40 pm - 4:10 pm EST

Appraisal Methods and Reports: Essential Knowledge

Understand the three primary appraisal approaches—cost, income, and sales comparison—and when each is most appropriate for real estate valuation. Participants will learn to identify key components of appraisal reports, recognize common red flags indicating potential errors, and effectively utilize appraisals in financing, related-party transactions, and tax matters.

Matthew E. Rappaport.Matthew E. Rappaport.
Matthew E. Rappaport.

Matthew E. Rappaport.

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Matthew E. Rappaport.

Matthew E. Rappaport.

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Matthew chairs FRB’s Taxation and Private Client Groups. He concentrates his practice in Taxation as it relates to Real Estate, Closely Held Businesses, Private Equity Funds, Family Offices and Trusts & Estates. He advises clients regarding tax planning, structuring, and compliance for commercial real estate projects, all stages of the business life cycle, generational wealth transfer, family business succession, and executive compensation. He also collaborates with other attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, bankers, and insurance professionals when they encounter matters requiring a threshold level of tax law expertise.

Matthew E. Rappaport.

Matthew E. Rappaport.

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Matthew chairs FRB’s Taxation and Private Client Groups. He concentrates his practice in Taxation as it relates to Real Estate, Closely Held Businesses, Private Equity Funds, Family Offices and Trusts & Estates. He advises clients regarding tax planning, structuring, and compliance for commercial real estate projects, all stages of the business life cycle, generational wealth transfer, family business succession, and executive compensation. He also collaborates with other attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, bankers, and insurance professionals when they encounter matters requiring a threshold level of tax law expertise.

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AL2.0
AR2.0
AZ2.0
CA2.0
CO2.0
CT2.0
DC2.0
DE2.0
FL2.0
GA2.0
HI2.0
IA2.0
ID2.0
IL2.0
IN2.0
KS2.0
KY2.0
LA2.0
MA2.0
MD2.0
ME2.0
MI2.0
MN2.0
MO2.4
MS2.0
MT2.0
NC2.0
ND2.0
NE2.0
NH120.0
NJ2.4
NM2.0
NV2.0
NY2.0
OH2.0
OK2.5
OR2.0
PA2.0
RI2.0
SC2.0
SD2.0
TN2.0
TX2.0
UT2.0
VA2.0
VT2.0
WA2.0
WI2.0
WV2.4
WY2.0

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Alabama

Requirements

The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.  

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