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Tax Protection Agreement for the United States

Tax Protection Agreement Template for United States

A Tax Protection Agreement is a legally binding contract common in U.S. real estate transactions where one party agrees to indemnify another against certain tax liabilities that may arise from future events. Typically used in REIT formations and property contributions to partnerships, these agreements protect contributors from adverse tax consequences, particularly related to built-in gains, for a specified period. The agreement operates under U.S. federal and state tax laws, providing specific mechanisms for calculation and payment of any required tax protection payments.

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What is a Tax Protection Agreement?

Tax Protection Agreements are essential tools in U.S. real estate and partnership transactions where property owners contribute appreciated property to partnerships or REITs. These agreements are particularly common when forming UPREITs or in situations where contributors seek protection from future tax liabilities. The Tax Protection Agreement typically includes provisions for protecting against built-in gains taxation, maintaining specified debt levels, and providing indemnification for breach of protection obligations. The agreement is governed by U.S. federal and state tax laws and requires careful consideration of IRC provisions and Treasury Regulations.

What sections should be included in a Tax Protection Agreement?

1. Parties: Identification of the protected party and the protecting party

2. Background: Context of the transaction requiring tax protection

3. Definitions: Key terms including Protected Gain, Protection Period, Protected Property

4. Tax Protection Obligations: Core protection commitments and mechanisms

5. Payment Provisions: Calculation and timing of protection payments

6. Term and Termination: Duration of protection and termination events

What sections are optional to include in a Tax Protection Agreement?

1. REIT Provisions: Special provisions applicable when the transaction involves Real Estate Investment Trusts

2. Section 1031 Provisions: Specific protections related to like-kind exchanges when property is involved in such transactions

3. Refinancing Provisions: Protection related to debt refinancing when protected property involves significant debt

What schedules should be included in a Tax Protection Agreement?

1. Schedule of Protected Properties: List of properties subject to tax protection

2. Schedule of Protected Partners: List of parties receiving tax protection

3. Tax Calculation Methodology: Detailed methodology for calculating protection payments

4. Built-in Gain Schedule: Schedule showing protected built-in gains by property

Authors

Alex Denne

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Jurisdiction

United States

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Document Type

Tax Agreement

Cost

Free to use
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Industries

Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Key sections including 704(c) (property contribution and tax allocation), 707 (partner-partnership transactions), 752 (partnership liabilities), 1031 (like-kind exchanges), and 7701 (definitions and special rules)

Treasury Regulations: Implementation guidelines including Treas. Reg. �� 1.704-1 through 1.704-4, �� 1.707-1 through 1.707-9, and other partnership taxation regulations

State-Specific Tax Laws: Relevant state-level regulations including state income tax provisions, property tax regulations, and transfer tax rules

Partnership Tax Provisions: Specific rules governing partnership taxation including audit rules, built-in gain rules, and disguised sale regulations

REIT Rules: Real Estate Investment Trust specific provisions including qualification requirements and tax provisions, if applicable to the agreement

Contract Law: State-specific contract law principles, statute of frauds, and consideration requirements that govern agreement formation and enforcement

Statute of Limitations: Time limitations for federal tax, state tax, and contractual claims that may affect the agreement's enforceability

Securities Laws: Regulations pertaining to publicly traded entities and SEC requirements, if applicable to the parties involved

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