New IRS Office of Conservation Easements: A Warning for Aggressive Deductions
Steve PerryPublished on: 23/09/2026
The IRS created an Office of Conservation Easements and ended its settlement program the same day. Steve Perry, EA explains how waiting erodes taxpayer leverage and options.
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