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Brian T. Lovett

CPA, JD Partner, Team Leader, Real Estate - Strategic Tax Planning

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Brian Lovett is a tax partner based in Withum’s East Brunswick office and is a certified public accountant in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

He has extensive experience serving the tax needs of both public companies and closely-held businesses, including all aspects of tax compliance for partnerships and corporations. He is licensed to practice law in the state of New Jersey.

Brian advises clients with regard to the structure and tax consequences of new business ventures and assists with restructuring existing businesses for increased tax efficiency. Prior to joining Withum, he was with a “Big 4” accounting firm, working closely with large, multinational real estate investment companies.

Active in his community, Brian serves on the board of directors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Mercer County and the Lawrence Township Education Foundation. He resides in Mercer County, NJ.

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Education:

  •  BS, Accounting, The College of New Jersey
  • Juris doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, (NJSCPA)
  • Member, American Bar Association, the Mercer County Bar Association
  • Member, American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants (AAA-CPA)

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FAQs on Partnership Capital Accounts: Navigating Tax Complexities and Equity Valuations

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Real Estate Development FAQs: Expensing, Capitalization and Tax Considerations

Navigating the complexities of real estate development accounting can be challenging, especially with frequent changes in tax laws and incentives. This FAQ is designed to provide clear, up-to-date answers to the most common questions developers face when deciding whether to expense or capitalize costs. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, you’ll find…

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Considering an Investment in a Qualified Opportunity Zone?

The Qualified Opportunity Zone program was enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) to provide for long-term, tax-advantaged investment into certain designated low-income census tracts. Investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones (“QOZs”) have three main federal tax advantages: 2022 Year-End Tax Planning Resources Withum’s Year-End Tax Planning Resource Center is…