Logan E. Gans
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Florida Property Tax Cuts Would Help Homeowners But Hurt Revenue Original
A Florida amendment to reduce property taxes would enact one of the most significant fiscal policy changes in the state’s modern history if at least 60% of voters approve the amendment in November. The proposal, called “Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes,” would provide meaningful relief to homeowners facing rising property values, inflation, and increased costs of living. But it could reduce state and local revenue and flexibility for local governments—and could strain core services.
Podcast - U.S. Real Estate Tax Planning for Global Families
Tax structure at acquisition can determine whether a global family's U.S. real estate investment preserves value or creates avoidable exposure for years to come. Real Estate attorney Shawn Amuial joins Private Wealth Services and Tax attorneys Sean Tevel and Logan Gans to discuss how global families should structure U.S. real estate investments before closing.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs 2025 Tax Bill into Law | JD Supra
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed House Bill 7031 into law, enacting sweeping changes to Florida's tax statutes that include updates to the sales tax on commercial leases, sales tax relief, certain corporate income tax definitions, the introduction of the "Home Away From Home" Tax Credit and revisions to property tax appeal procedures. Main provisions will take effect at various points in 2025 and 2026. This Holland & Knight alert takes a closer look at some of the key provisions.
Treasury Department Confirms Suspension of U.S.-Russia Income Tax Treaty | JD Supra
[co-author: Valerie Gleiser Jamri] The U.S. Department of the Treasury on June 17, 2024, confirmed it had formally notified Russia about the suspension of the Convention between the United States of America and the Russian Federation for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital (U.S.-Russia Tax Treaty).
Florida's State Sales Tax on Real Property Commercial Leases to Decrease Effective June 1, 2024 | JD Supra
The Florida Department of Revenue released Tax Information Publication (TIP) 24A01-02 on April 8, 2024, indicating that the state sales tax rate on the "total rent charged for renting, leasing, or granting a license to use real property ... is reduced from 4.5 percent to 2.0 percent" (hereinafter "commercial leases") as of June 1, 2024. Florida is one of the few states that assesses sales tax on commercial leases of real property.
Florida State Sales Tax on Commercial Real Property Leases Decreases on Dec. 1, 2023 | JD Supra
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 7063 into law on May 25, 2023, which provides short-term and long-term tax relief for Florida taxpayers. (See Holland & Knight's previous alert, "Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs 2023 Tax Bill into Law," May 30, 2023.) Among the changes to certain state-level taxes was a decrease to the state-level sales tax rate on commercial real property leases. Florida is one of the few states that assesses sales tax on commercial leases of real property.
U.S. Senate Approves Highly Anticipated U.S.-Chile Income Tax Treaty | JD Supra
July 19, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Highlights The U.S. Senate, in a vote of 95-2 on June 22, 2023, approved a Resolution of Advice and Consent to ratify the Convention Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Chile for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital (the U.S.-Chile Tax Treaty) that was previously stalled in its chamber...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs 2023 Tax Bill into Law | JD Supra
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 7063 into law on May 25, 2023, providing short-term and long-term tax relief for Florida taxpayers. The legislation provides approximately $1.3 billion in tax breaks to Florida taxpayers. However, when combined with other enacted legislation from this most recent Florida legislative session, DeSantis has signed more than $2 billion in tax relief.
Hardly a ‘Back Office’ Function—Logan Gans of Holland & Knight
Photo Illustration: Jonathan Hurtarte/Bloomberg Tax; Photos: Getty Images Oct. 27, 2022, 8:45 AM We’re publishing a series of short essays this week that showcase the best parts about being a tax pro. Today’s essay is from Logan E. Gans of Holland & Knight LLP. What is the most common misperception about the tax profession, and how are you working to change it?
Hardly a ‘Back Office’ Function—Logan Gans of Holland & Knight
Photo Illustration: Jonathan Hurtarte/Bloomberg Tax; Photos: Getty Images Oct. 27, 2022, 8:45 AM We’re publishing a series of short essays this week that showcase the best parts about being a tax pro. Today’s essay is from Logan E. Gans of Holland & Knight LLP. What is the most common misperception about the tax profession, and how are you working to change it?
Hardly a ‘Back Office’ Function—Logan Gans of Holland & Knight
Photo Illustration: Jonathan Hurtarte/Bloomberg Tax; Photos: Getty Images Oct. 27, 2022, 8:45 AM We’re publishing a series of short essays this week that showcase the best parts about being a tax pro. Today’s essay is from Logan E. Gans of Holland & Knight LLP. What is the most common misperception about the tax profession, and how are you working to change it?
Florida Department of Revenue, FinCEN Issue Filing Extensions After Natural Disasters | JD Supra
In response to the major disaster declarations issued by the U.S. federal government and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issuing related disaster relief by extending tax deadlines for victims of Hurricane Ian, other government agencies have also announced similar relief in order to assist victims. Without such relief, victims would have had to still prepare other filings for imminent deadlines while recovering from such recent natural disasters.
There Is Only One Miami Beach: A Look at the Next Generation of Residents, Investors
Commentary Health and safety must remain everyone’s first concern, but while keeping those foremost in mind, I believe there is room to be optimistic in the long-term about South Florida’s economy, given our area’s attractiveness to residents from other states and foreign individuals. “People will always come here. There is only one Miami Beach.” That was my grandfather’s prediction when South Florida was in dire straits during the Great Recession of 2008.
There Is Only One Miami Beach: The Next Generation of S. Fla. Residents, Investors
Commentary Health and safety must remain everyone’s first concern, but while keeping those foremost in mind, I believe there is room to be optimistic in the long-term about South Florida’s economy, given our area’s attractiveness to residents from other states and foreign individuals. Want to continue reading? Become a Free ALM Digital Reader.
Treasury and IRS Provide Clarity on Valuable Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive
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Don’t Get Knocked Out by the Failure to Pay Taxes
Few, if any, of us will ever have the good fortune about to befall Floyd "Money" Mayweather—a $100-plus million payday for about an hour's worth of work. But all too many entrepreneurs, business owners and "working folks" regularly face the other side of the Mayweather coin—failing to pay taxes promptly and owing onerous sums to the IRS, writes Logan F. Gans. This premium content is reserved for Daily Business Review subscribers. Continue reading by getting started with a subscription.
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