Forming and Operating a Real Estate Investment Trust 

The following generally summarizes some of the basic tax law requirements applicable to REITs. These rules are complex, and the following is only a general summary. In order to qualify as a REIT, an entity must meet a number of organizational, operational, distribution, and compliance requirements. If the REIT satisfies these requirements, it will be entitled to deduct any dividends paid from its taxable income. A REIT that distributes 100% of its taxable income therefore will have no federal income tax liability. Although state tax laws relating to REITs vary, most states with an income-based tax regime follow the federal law and permit a REIT a "dividends paid deduction."

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Forming and Operating a REIT

  1. Organizational
  2. Operational
  3. Distribution
  4. Compliance
  5. Examples of Law Firms with REIT expertise
  6. Examples of Accounting Firms with REIT expertise
  7. Examples of Investment Banking Firms with REIT expertise