Opalesque CT Roundtable : Industry moves from asset allocation to risk allocation, risk measurement to real risk management

The Roundtable took place in October 2010 with the following experts:a-pub-5157679868954075″, “Left_Column_To;Technology• Donald Brownstein, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Structured Portfolio Management• Joe Taussig, Founder, Taussig Capital AG• Jonathan Litt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Land and Buildings• Kevin Schweitzer, General Partner, Chief Investment Officer, RockView Capital• Marco Bianchi, Head of US Business Development, … Read more

Dissolution of Partnerships in a 1031 Exchange: The Drop and Swap

When you sell your interest in investment property, you may incur federal capital gains taxes and, in some states, state taxes as well. Your attorney, tax advisor, or real estate professional may suggest a tax-deferred exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.  A 1031 tax-deferred exchange allows you to dispose of investment properties and … Read more

THE TRUTH WILLS OUT

UNCOMMON COMMON SENSE For People Who Think   THE TRUTH WILLS OUT   Amid all the Red Herrings splashed across the entire Media, the one really big and significant event, which was completely ignored by the Media, happened on Saturday 9/12: We had the first huge demonstration against being taxed to death. There were about … Read more

Up With Income and Down With Tax Liability

A 1031 exchange refers to Section 1.1031 of the Internal Revenue Code which was passed in 1990.  Normally, when you sell all real and personal property, the tax code requires the payment of the Capital Gains Tax.  That is to say, when you sell your office for 0,000 more than you bought it for, you … Read more

How To Market Yourself As A Real Estate Expert: With 1031 Exchanges

1031 Exchange and Tax Advantages A 1031 Exchange or Like Kind Exchange is defined by Section 1031 of the InternalRevenue Code. This code specifies that if an asset (usually some form of real estate such asland or a building) is sold and the proceeds of the sale are then reinvested in a like kind of … Read more