REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
WE HELP ENSURE THE PROFITABILITY OF YOUR DEVELOPMENT OR
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION BY GIVING YOU THE POWER OF MORE
Our Experience
The constantly shifting and growing complexities of the commercial real estate industry can be challenging, but they need not be an obstacle for development, growth and profitability. Not when you have the “Power of More” working for you.
With a wide range of resources and over 80 years of experience in the real estate industry, Gray, Gray & Gray is focused on putting the power to do more in the hands of our clients. More deals. More growth. More profitability. More for the community. More for your future.
We do this for our real estate clients by providing you with more of what you need. More timely information. More practical guidance. More tools and resources. More personal attention. All with a focus on minimizing risk while maximizing profits. By applying all that we have learned over the past 80 years, and adding the technological expertise and extensive connections we have developed in the real estate and financial industries, we can put more power into your hands.
Our Clients
We work to bring the “Power of More” to clients in the following disciplines:
- Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Development
- Property Management
- Real Estate Trusts
- Multi-Unit Real Estate Development
- Real Estate Brokerage
- Commercial and Residential Leasing & Rental
Our Services
Gray, Gray & Gray delivers the expertise, steady guidance and solid advice to help our clients do more.
Consulting
- Project costing, controls and management information
- Financial projections and cash improvement plans
- Strategic planning and profitability enhancement
- Transaction services
- Outsourced accounting & advisory services
- Succession planning
- Private wealth management
- Accounting software expertise – including Sage Intacct for real-time visibility and insights into financial and operational metrics
Tax
- Federal and state income tax return preparation
- SALT – State and local tax management
- Federal and state tax deductions and credits, including §179D and TPR
- Depreciation maximization strategies
- International tax services and planning
- Sales tax and use tax planning including audit representation
- Reverse sales tax audits
- Corporate structuring and entity selection
- Mergers & Acquisitions consulting
- Cost segregation studies
- Land banking and investor planning services
- Compliance and calculation of uniform inventory capitalization (§263A) for IRS regulation
- Research & Development (R&D) tax credits
Audit & Assurance
- Audit, review & compilation of financial statements
- Accounting/technical advisory services
- Employee Benefit Plan Audits
- Internal controls review
- Cost certification examinations for affordable housing projects (Massachusetts Chapter 40B)
- Outsourced CFO and Controller services
- Bookkeeping support
Both corporate investors and family trusts have looked to us for help in maximizing their investment while minimizing the tax impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We work with commercial and industrial developers, property managers, real estate trusts, multi-unit residential developers, brokers, and leasing & rental firms. Corporate investors and family trusts rely on us to maximize returns while managing tax impact.
We offer cost segregation studies to accelerate depreciation and generate upfront tax savings. We also advise on Section 179D energy deductions, tangible property regulations, land banking, like-kind exchanges, and compliance with Section 263A inventory capitalization requirements. Real estate tax strategy requires ongoing, portfolio-specific planning.
Multi-state SALT exposure is complex and costly if mishandled. We oversee tax compliance across jurisdictions, perform reverse sales tax audits to find refund opportunities, and advise on corporate structures to optimize your SALT position.
Yes. We conduct cost certification examinations for Massachusetts Chapter 40B affordable housing projects. These require specific documentation and reporting, and we have direct experience meeting agency expectations.
Transaction advisory is central to our real estate services. We provide financial projections, cash flow analysis, due diligence, and deal structuring to optimize tax outcomes. Whether buying, selling, refinancing, or repositioning assets, our expertise in financial and tax aspects offers a clear advantage.
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