ABOUT SCOTT
In May 2019, Scott was selected as a senior analyst in RSM’s cutting-edge Industry Eminence Program, which positions its senior analysts to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends shaping the industries RSM serves. These senior analysts advise clients on conditions influencing middle market leaders. Scott’s focus is on the real estate industry.
Summary of experience
Scott is a senior tax advisor in RSM’s Chicago-based national real estate industry practice focusing on consulting and compliance for a variety of real estate entities. With more than eight years of niche experience in the real estate private equity space, Scott provides comprehensive tax services to a large range of real estate owners. Clients include, but are not limited to, real estate investment trusts (REITs), opportunity funds, joint ventures and family offices.
Scott has significant experience in federal and state tax consulting, structuring and compliance for real estate clients, and regularly consults on matters such as REIT suitability analysis, state and foreign withholding considerations and tax-exempt investor (UBTI) issues including fractions rule structuring and compliance. Additionally, Scott advises clients on the acquisition, development, and disposition of various real estate projects across a range of product types (multi-family, commercial, industrial, senior living, etc.) and the representation of clients before the IRS and other state taxing agencies.
Professional Affiliations and Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants
Education
- Master of Science, taxation, DePaul University
- Master of Science, with a concentration in taxation, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Bachelor of Science, accountancy, with honors, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Recent Perspectives
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Real estate industry outlook
Remote work, continued migration to secondary cities and declining asset values are some of the trends facing the real estate sector.
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Tax implications of the CARES Act on the real estate industry
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act has led to significant tax changes and relief for real estate owners and operators.
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How the real estate industry can benefit from ESG investing
RSM and Preqin discuss environment social governance and the impact it has on the decision-making process for real estate investment.
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Huge travel-related losses expected in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. travel industry is expected to see a 75% revenue drop over the next two months alone, according to one economic report.
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As coronavirus spreads, pain goes beyond hospitality and travel
As the human and economic toll of the Coronavirus mounts, the real estate industry is wondering where it can safely place its bets.
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How ESG is affecting the real estate and construction industries
ESG considerations will become all the more vital in the coming years for all types of real estate and construction companies.
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Managing more with less
RSM asks Shilpa Dulani, director of foreign operations and financial reporting at real estate firm, A&E, about the firm’s use of technology.
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PropTech: How technology is transforming the real estate industry
From big data to AI, a wave of emerging technological innovations is reimagining operations throughout the real estate industry.
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What can you do if your REIT is under distributed?
Real estate investment trusts can provide numerous benefits to a variety of investors looking to invest in real estate, but there rules.
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Phantom income in real estate
Varied taxable income can lead to fluctuations in the real estate life cycle. Minimize exposure to phantom income with these considerations.