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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of taxpayers involved in disputed conservation and historic preservation tax deductions could receive another opportunity to settle with the Internal Revenue Service under a new limited-time …
IRS Opens New Settlement Window in Easement Tax Cases Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service updated its Conservation Easement site to expand information on abusive conservation easement transactions, recent court rulings and warning signs tied to promoter-driven tax …
IRS Updates Conservation Easement Guidance, Warns Investors Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania will invest more than $10.2 million to preserve 31 farms and 2,645 acres from future development, as part of an ongoing effort to protect agricultural land …
PA Invests $10.2M to Preserve Farms Amid Development Pressure Read More
What This Means for You Twenty-five farms totaling 1,905 acres are now permanently protected from housing or commercial development. The state invested nearly $7.1 million to purchase development rights from …
State Invests $7.1 Million to Preserve 1,905 Acres of Pennsylvania Farmland Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board has announced that applications are now being accepted for its two key farmland preservation initiatives, the Commonwealth/County Program and …
Chester County Opens Applications for Farm Preservation Programs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Parks + Preservation has announced the successful preservation of more than 1,240 acres of open space in 2024, a milestone reflecting the county’s dedication …
Chester County Reports Preservation of Over 1,240 Acres in 2024 Read More