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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Business decision makers need attorneys who understand the bottom-line impact of their advice. For over sixty two years, business owners and managers have relied on Bousquet Holstein for legal advice and analytical tools to plan for and assess business opportunities and transactions throughout the enterprise life cycle, from formation and operations through transition by succession, sale, or dissolution. Read More »
Most significant personal and business decisions have tax consequences, and the laws governing these consequences frequently change. Our Tax Planning and Advocacy Group understands the complex tax rules at the federal, state and local levels, which enables us to help clients avoid undesirable and possibly detrimental tax consequences when undertaking significant lifetime decisions in their Read More »
The health care industry is a complex system with rapidly changing regulatory oversight. Regulatory approval and accreditation are the heart of the system. For many, delay in licensure and other regulatory approvals can threaten financing and corporate viability. Restructuring is a fact of life in this dynamic system. Our clients are frequently involved in mergers, 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 »
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 »
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 »