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The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have recently released proposed regulations aiming to provide guidance under a new section of law. This new section disallows …
Treasury and IRS Issue Proposed Regulations on Charitable Conservation Contributions by Pass-Through Entities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration announced that Pennsylvania recently preserved 1,336 acres on 18 farms in 13 counties, forever protecting them from residential or commercial development. The investment of more …
Pennsylvania’s Land Conservation Victory: 1,336 Acres Preserved Across 18 Farms, Safeguarding Our Future Read More
DELAWARE — With the announcement of the 27th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation, Delaware has reached a new milestone, permanently preserving 151,257 acres of …
Delaware Aglands Hits Milestone Permanently Preserving Over 150,000 Acres Read More
Chester County and Pennsylvania’s agricultural easement and open space programs, while seemingly a commendable effort to conserve the environment and maintain the rural charm of these areas, have inadvertently led …
The Unseen Consequences of Agricultural Easement and Open Space Programs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline recently approved the preservation of the 101-acre Kavanagh Farm, located in Upper Oxford Township. The County’s Department …
Chester County Preserves 101-Acre Kavanagh Farm in Upper Oxford Township Read More The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a warning for taxpayers to beware of promoters peddling bogus tax schemes aimed at reducing taxes or avoiding them altogether.
IRS Warns Taxpayers: Beware of Bogus Tax Schemes Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently announced that Pennsylvania protected 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties from future residential or commercial development. The investment of more …
Pennsylvania Preserves 3,047 Acres of Farmland Read More
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Tuesday announced the bipartisan Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act to bolster retirement savings, and Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act to shut down fraudulent …
Bipartisan SECURE Act Boosts Retirement Savings Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Commissioners this week approved the awarding of $3.2 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants. The grants are made available through Chester …
Chester County Commissioners Approve $3.2 Million in Open Space Preservation and Park Improvement Grant Awards Read More
AVONDALE, PA — The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) started Earth Day on April 22 by permanently protecting more than 107 acres of land in Kennett Township while …
Land Conservancy Celebrates Earth Day by Protecting Land, Hosting Local School Read More