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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.
Digital Workplace SolutionsReal Estate Insights
Why Hospitality ERP Is No Longer Just Back Office
For years, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in hospitality were treated as essential, but mostly administrative. They handled accounting, payroll, reporting, and compliance. While certainly important functions, ERPs were not typically viewed as tools that influenced daily operations. In many organizations, ERP was where data landed after the real action had already taken place. That…
From Capital Contribution to Taxable Sale: Understanding Disguised Sales in Today’s Partnership Structures
Partnership transactions typically begin with the expectation that contributions and distributions will be respected for federal income tax purposes. That expectation can erode quickly, however, when cash and property change hands in close succession. The disguised sale rules under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 707(a)(2) continue to represent one of the most challenging and heavily scrutinized…
Understanding the Financial Side of Timeshare Ownership
Timeshares have helped millions of families enjoy memorable vacations in high-quality resorts year after year. For owners who value consistency, destination options, spacious accommodations, and resort-style amenities, vacation ownership can be a practical and rewarding way to travel. Understanding how to get what is desired from a vacation ownership product is also important. Whether it…
IRS Announces Critical Relief for Taxpayers Following Major Tax Law Changes
Revenue Procedure 2026-17 has been released, delivering urgent transition relief to taxpayers affected by the sweeping legislative changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, commonly referred to as the OBBBA or OB3. This new guidance provides a fast-track framework for withdrawing or modifying elections under IRC §163(j)(7) and making late elections under §168(k)(7)—actions previously…
Navigating Rising Insurance Costs in Hospitality
The hospitality industry has faced mounting challenges over the past five years, with insurance costs emerging as one of the most pressing issues for hotel owners and operators. In a recent episode of Withum’s Lodging Insights and Innovations Podcast, Lena Combs, Partner and leader of Withum’s Hospitality Services Team, sat down with Joey Masters, Senior…
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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