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Market cycles don’t wait — neither should you. Withum’s Real Estate Services Team helps owners, operators, real estate developers, and property managers turn complexity into advantage – unlocking cash flow, de-risking deals, and accelerating growth. We fuse real estate sector know-how with audit quality, tax strategy, and innovative advisory recommendations. For more than 50 years, we’ve helped portfolios perform in any market. Let’s build what’s next.
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Real Estate Industry Challenges and Trends
Strong cash flow is an important asset for real estate companies. The implementation of a cost segregation study can result in less tax in the earlier years of a project and, therefore, additional cash flow. Learn how to take advantage of this effective planning tool.
Learn MoreThe industry has experienced downsizing of staff and c-suite retirements over the past few years. However, the need for high-quality real estate accounting and finance support remains. Outsourced accounting and finance roles are cost-effective and efficient.
Learn MoreStaying one step ahead of cybercriminals is a constant battle. Proprietary tenant information, wire transfers and network-enabled building management systems are high-risk areas for real estate companies. When compromised, the fallout can be costly. Don’t let your company fall victim.
Learn MoreRecent legislation provides additional opportunities for tax savings and deferrals. Refer to our FAQs for Real Estate Developers and new legislation on opportunity zones.
Location, location, location; where your employees are located now plays a much smaller role in the current business environment thanks to the ability to work remotely. Ensuring your team has the necessary cloud and collaboration tools is vital to staying efficient and productive.
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The Growing Case for Outsourced Accounting in Vacation Ownership Resorts
Running a vacation ownership resort involves far more than managing reservations and maintaining the property. Behind the scenes, accounting teams must process owner assessments, pay vendors, fund reserves, track capital projects, and prepare financial information for boards, owners, and auditors. As these responsibilities become increasingly complex, many vacation ownership resorts and management companies are choosing…
Guide: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery – Strategic Insights for Operational Resilience
HOPE Act Introduces New Incentives for Affordable Housing Rehabilitation
Overview of the Hope Act In a bid to meet an ever-increasing housing demand, The Housing Opportunities and Preservation Enhancement (HOPE) Act has been introduced in Congress to entice private investment for the rehabilitation of affordable housing. The intention is to make smaller rehabilitation projects more attractive to private investment by offering tax benefits to…
Florida Sales Tax Exemption on Utilities for HOAs
Florida law provides a valuable but often underutilized benefit for homeowners’ associations (“HOAs”): a sales tax exemption on certain utility charges. Under Florida Statutes §212.08(7)(j), electricity may be exempt when used for qualifying residential purposes. In the HOA context, common-area use may qualify only to the extent that it supports residential living and is not…
IRS Introduces Automatic Penalty Relief for Eligible Taxpayers
For decades, some tax advisors viewed First-Time Abate (FTA) relief as a one-time administrative benefit — valuable enough that some taxpayers intentionally chose not to use it for relatively small penalties in order to preserve it for a more significant issue later. That strategy may soon disappear. In a significant administrative shift, the IRS announced…
Real Estate Accounting Services
Tax-Motivated
- Real estate professional compliance and advice
- Like-kind exchange strategies
Deal-Related
- Strategic planning
- Acquisition and disposition due diligence
- Deal structuring
- Debt restructuring
- UPREIT and DownREIT Transactions, Structures, and Workouts
Compliance-Related
- Lease analysis and review
- Accounting for leases (ASC 842)
- Tax reform and tangible property regulations compliance
- PILOT programs and abatement municipal agreements
- New markets, low-income housing and historic tax credits
- Cost certifications
- Special purpose audits
- REIT Tax Compliance
Real Estate Advisory Services
Advisory Solutions
Operational Assistance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow analysis
- Internal accounting procedures consulting
- Property valuations
- Insurance consulting
- Financing assistance
- Forensic and valuation services
- Business succession planning
- Employee compensation and pension plans
- Internal audit consulting
- Property tax analysis and appeals
- Revenue recognition
- CFO solutions and services
- Common area maintenance engagements
- Software selection
Affordable Housing
- Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
- Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- New Market Tax Credit (NMTC)
- Advisory Services for Affordable Housing Projects
2026 Annual Real Estate Market Report
The real estate landscape is evolving quickly – and our 2026 Real Estate Market Report provides valuable information to help you stay ahead of the curve.
Learn MoreReal Estate Industry Involvement
Withum’s Real Estate specialists are proud members of the below national, regional and local organizations.
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Partner, Team Leader, Real Estate – Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services
Princeton, NJ – Corporate Headquarters
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