Altus Page Kirkland understands the financial metrics used in the property sector to measure and assess ownership returns and performance. Our tax executives possess a heightened understanding of the various tax imposts faced by investors and their impact.
With a general appreciation of corporate tax management and an intimate understanding of property tax imposts, we can relieve investors, finance managers, CFO’s, in-house tax functions and professional tax advisers from the ‘detail’ and complexity of property tax compliance – allowing them to focus on the ‘bigger picture’ and strategic planning.
Our experience in tax objection and appeal procedures ensures our work-papers and reports accommodate the requirements of all users and the most discerning external scrutiny by Revenue agencies. Our service delivery achieves these objectives from global collaboration with our Cost / Quantity Surveying and Asset Management colleagues – all qualified experts in their respective fields.
Having made your investment in property, our Realty Tax Consulting team will protect that investment from undue tax imposts, enhancing your after-tax returns.
Our Realty Tax Consulting Services:
Cost Segregation Analysis and Reporting
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Asset Cost Base (on construction / refurbishment)
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Purchase Price Allocation (on acquisition)
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Capital Allowance Tax Depreciation
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Building Allowance Tax Depreciation
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Interior Décor Costing (re: ambience and atmosphere costing)
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Demolition Reports (i.e. tax deduction on refurbishment)
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‘Black Hole’ Business Expenditure
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Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Cost Base Support
Transactional Services
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Vendor’s ‘Data Room’ Documentation
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Purchasers Due Diligence (capital and building allowances)
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Consolidated Asset Tax Cost Setting (re: corporate acquisitions / disposals)
Rating Assessments by Municipal Government Agencies
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Municipal Ratings Commercial Property (i.e. NAV, CIV and U-IV)
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Assessments Based Upon Net Annual Value (i.e. revenue / sales turnover)
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Vacancy Rebates (re: empty space)
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Negotiated Assessments with Municipal Valuers / Administrators
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Assessment Objections and Appeals
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Un-improved Valuations Used by SRO’s for Land Tax Assessment
Asset Register
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Software Selection and Implementation
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APK Bureau Services (including web-based online reporting)
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Statutory and Management Reporting
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Tax Return Reporting (including reconciliation reporting)
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Green House Gas Reporting (CPRS / cap and trade compliance)
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Integration with Asset and Facilities Management
