By Porter Wright on The Internal Revenue Service has recently reversed course regarding federal income tax treatment for banks for certain costs associated with OREOs ("other real estate owned"). The newer guidance should liberalize the ability of banks to take immediate deductions with respect to certain costs associated with OREOS. The IRS has released a Chief Counsel Memorandum stating … Continue Reading
By Porter Wright on With certain limitations, a bank may own real estate it acquires by foreclosure, conveyance in lieu of foreclosure, or other legal proceedings in satisfaction of a debt previously contracted. Ownership of such property can create potential liability for the bank in a number of ways, though most commonly from personal injuries which occur on the property … Continue Reading