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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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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…
SIRS Update: What It Did — and What It Didn’t Do: A Clear, Practical Guide for Condominium Owners and Board Members
The State of Florida updated the laws governing Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) through House Bill 913, effective July 1, 2025. These changes aim to alleviate some financial pressure on associations while maintaining the state’s long-term building-safety goals. Here’s what you need to know, explained simply, without legal jargon. What the Update Did Do 1….
New York City’s Pied-à-Terre Tax: What Property Owners Need to Know
Effective July 1, 2026, New York City is enacting a surcharge on high-value, non-primary residences within New York City as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget. The pied-a-terre tax, as it is commonly referred to, affects one, two and three family dwellings exceeding a specified value (see below) and are not used as a primary…
Withum Announces 2026 Firmwide Leadership Transitions
This next generation of leaders step forward at a pivotal time for the Firm, bringing the technical expertise and strategic perspective needed to navigate continued growth, rapidly advancing technology and an ever-evolving industry landscape. Grounded in the Withum Way mentality, they will shape what’s ahead while preserving the culture that remains central to how the…
Understanding the Financial Framework Behind Vacation Ownership
Vacation ownership is often sold as an experience, and in many ways, that is exactly what it is. Owners are buying future vacations, flexibility, familiarity, and the comfort of returning to a place they know and enjoy. But behind that experience is a financial structure that must work year after year if the property is…
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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Princeton, NJ – Corporate Headquarters
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