The Tax Efficiency of Timberland

When owning timberland, a key aspect is managing your timber sale tax. The question is whether the IRS will view the sale as ordinary income, or will you be able to report the income as long-term capital gains, resulting in a lower tax rate.

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Understanding the Drought: Short and Long-Term Effects?

We are frequently asked what will be the short and long-term effects of the drought on farmers, commodity prices, farmland in general, and food prices.

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Investing in U.S. Farmlands: Is There a Bubble?

Clients often ask if we think domestic farmland prices are at a "bubble" stage, because farmland—and more particularly farmland prices—continue to be in the news and are often the subject of conflicting or ambiguous reports.

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Another Reason To Hug Trees

Forests evoke all kinds of images, from white-tailed deer to plaid-shirted lumberjacks. But a growing number of investors are also likely to see pinstriped portfolio managers among the trees.

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With specialized investment and property management services spanning all aspects of real estate ownership, we work to help meet your objectives for office, retail, industrial, multifamily and single-family properties, as well as development acreage you may hold directly or in trust.

Our real estate specialists help enhance potential returns by providing:

  • Strategic guidance and due diligence for acquisitions
  • Comprehensive asset management and administration
  • Highest and best use analysis
  • Acquisition and disposition services
  • Property marketing and sales services

Thought Leadership

For our insights on Real Estate, please read the following:

Nonfinancial assets, such as closely-held businesses, real estate, oil, gas and mineral properties, and timber, farm and ranch land, are complex in nature and involve risks including total loss of value. Special risk considerations include natural events (for example, earthquakes or fires), complex tax considerations, and lack of liquidity. Nonfinancial assets are not suitable for all investors. Always consult with your independent attorney, tax advisor, investment manager, and insurance agent for final recommendations and before changing or implementing any financial, tax, or estate planning strategy.

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