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On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives, by a razor thin margin of 215-214, approved an amended version of the budget reconciliation bill (Bill), sending it to the Senate

Good news from the Government for a change. Yesterday, October 22, 2018, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a landmark decision upholding the tax exempt status of conservation land held by charitable conservation organizations.

Benjamin Franklin once wrote "nothing is certain except death and taxes." While this famous quote still rings true, there are a few valuable exceptions. Under Article 8, Section 2...

Local governments—generally counties—impose property taxes on real estate pursuant to state law. Sometimes called ad valorem taxes, these property taxes are set based on the assessed value of the property.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced his FY 2018 budget proposal on January 17. The proposal includes several significant revenue-raisers, including a few that could impact the New York real estate market.

The February 15, 2017 deadline for nonprofit organizations in California seeking to initially obtain or renew exemption from property taxes is quickly approaching...

March 1 is the deadline for filing all property tax exemption applications in Florida, as well as all agricultural classification applications.

With most of the country experiencing a depressed real estate market, you may find it difficult to sell a business building or apartment building.

The Kentucky Department of Revenue recently made significant changes regarding taxation of tangible personal property owned by telecommunications companies.

On August 13, 2026, New York City Council Member Pierina Sanchez introduced Intro. 1015-2026, legislation authorizing an expanded version of NYC’s J-51 property tax abatement program for alterations and improvements to qualifying condominium, cooperative and rental apartment buildings.[1] The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold a public hearing on September 9th.

The court ordered Cook County tax authorities to process claims for refund received from Use Tax taxpayers filing claims.

For residential real estate, the cost of a building can be deducted in equal amounts (i.e. "straight line depreciation") over 27.5 years and, for commercial real estate, over 39 years from the date the property is placed in service

Are you considering demolishing your home and rebuilding on the property, or buying property with the intention of demolishing the existing structure?

In February 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis publicly announced his desire that the state consider amending its Constitution, initially, to abolish property taxes.

In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by fellow Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Brad Marsh and Colin Fraser for a comprehensive catch-up on California property tax developments...

On Tuesday we authored a blog post commending San Francisco County Assessor Carmen Chu for moving the deadline for businesses to file their Business Property Statements (Form 571-L) ...