New Tax Law Could Enhance the Attractiveness of Conservation Easements

Jesse J Richardson, Jr. ( February, 1998 )

Summary

Properly drafted conservation easements qualify for a charitable contribution deduction under the provision, allowing the donor to take a deduction for income tax purposes. In addition, encumbering the land with a conservation easement should qualify the land for a reduction in value upon the death of the owner.

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Virginia Cooperative Extension

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

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