New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (“BCP”) provides valuable tax incentives and liability relief for the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated or blighted sites, or “brownfields.” We assist brownfield stakeholders, including developers, municipalities, brokers, financial institutions, and consultants, in understanding the benefits of the BCP and other economic development incentives available for brownfield redevelopment. Our attorneys also Read More »
Photo Courtesy of Syracuse Post-Standard/Syracuse.com Linking tax policy and economic development, the federal Opportunity Zones program offers federal income tax deferral and tax reduction to encourage equity investment of capital gains in designated low-income census tracts. The investments will facilitate increased business activity and economic revitalization. Bousquet Holstein has a long history advising investors, developers, Read More »
The Internal Revenue Code and New York State law provide tax incentives to encourage and support projects that serve the public, promote economic development and advance charitable and public purposes. These incentives include tax-exempt bonds, tax credits and the abatement of real property, sales and use and mortgage recording taxes offered by Industrial Development Agencies Read More »
Our Economic Development Incentives Practice Group assists businesses and governments with the intricacies of business development, relocation and expansion. We offer experience in all areas of economic development incentives and our comprehensive services can help ensure successful project completion, financing, job creation and tax savings. New York’s tax and regulatory environment can make business growth Read More »
Tax disputes arise with or without careful planning. Filed tax returns can be audited and oftentimes disagreements ensue. Business operations with employees and sales taxable transactions may also create tax issues resulting in potential personal liability of the owners. Economic strains or reversals may lead to the underpayment of taxes, penalties and ultimately pressures from Read More »
Philip Bousquet is one of the founding members of Bousquet Holstein PLLC and focuses his practice on a broad range of business and taxation matters. Phil’s experience includes helping clients understand the impact of New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) legislation on dozens of development projects around New York State. He has lectured on the Read More »
When people and businesses are facing an overwhelming legal issue, trying to navigate the often-murky waters of the law – any law – is a daunting proposition. To get peace of mind, and get clear, direct answers from an experienced legal professional, people seek Julia Martin’s counsel for sound guidance, knowledgeable counsel, and the reassurance Read More »
The Bousquet Holstein PLLC Real Estate Practice Group is comprised of problem-solving attorneys and professionals with over 70 years of combined expertise in real property matters. We provide our clients with a broad range of services related to their real estate issues, which include site review, contract negotiations, land use approvals, landlord/tenant matters and handling Read More »
“What I enjoy most about the practice of law is the ability to use my unique experience to help people resolve the most difficult of circumstances.” The stress of a seemingly insurmountable tax problem can be overwhelming; oftentimes these problems fester for years causing greater anxiety and concern about whether there is any solution. If you Read More »
Kevin works with clients on a variety of tax and business matters, with a primary focus in the Brownfield practice area. New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (“BCP”) allows for valuable tax incentives and relief to promote the cleanup and redevelopment of these contaminated brownfield sites. Remediating and redeveloping a brownfield site can present developers and Read More »