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How to Handle Commercial Landlord-Tenant Disputes
It’s an unfortunate situation as a landlord: You lease your commercial space to a prospective and promising business or entrepreneur. Instead of having the smooth and successful transaction you wish for, they fail to pay rent, leaving you with a difficult decision and...
The Most Costly Mistakes of CFC Shareholders
The Most Costly Mistakes of CFC Shareholders that Catch the Attention of the IRS Part Eight: Deducting Foreign Tax Credits Paid by a CFC Introduction For those who are or will be involved in international business and investment transactions, it is important to have...
Rent Relief in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
September 30, 2020 was the deadline for Pennsylvania residents to apply for federal coronavirus relief. Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, tenants who are unable to pay rent are protected from eviction and late fees. Now that the...
COVID-19 & the Construction Industry
How has COVID-19 impacted the construction industry in Pennsylvania? Even though building projects have resumed across Pennsylvania, the construction industry is still facing new and unprecedented challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. How has the pandemic...
Business Taxes & July 15 Tax Deadline
The federal income tax deadline was extended to Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. July 15 is also the deadline for filing state income taxes in Pennsylvania. Are you filing your business taxes late? If you’re a small business owner and...
Real Estate Agreements in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
Are you in the market for commercial real estate? Whether you’re buying or selling commercial property in Pennsylvania, there are many elements that constitute the process, including the sales agreement. What is a real estate agreement, and what are the laws and...
Commercial Property Tenant Rights in Pennsylvania
Do you operate a business out of a rented commercial space? Renting commercial property is an inexpensive alternative to owning your own brick and mortar. For some business owners, the benefits of lower upkeep costs, tax breaks, and flexibility can often outweigh the...
Trends in Land Zoning: Is Your Business Up To Date?
Municipalities in Pennsylvania are taking a look at zoning ordinances to make sure they comply with state law. However, cities are also looking at new and trending ways land is being used. The Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. Section 10101 et seq., (the MPC) is...
Most Reliable Method of Valuation for Income Producing Properties
Recent Pennsylvania Appellate Court decisions have focused on the Income Approach to valuation for Warehouses, Shopping Centers, Office Complexes, Multifamily Housing, and other Properties that collect income based upon a written Lease. The Income Approach to value...
What is the Trial Court in Assessment Appeals?
What is the Trial Court’s responsibility when determining the market value of a property in a Tax Assessment Appeal case? The Trial Court’s obligation under Pennsylvania law regarding its function in a tax assessment appeal is as follows: The function of the trial...
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