Kelly Berardi

Kelly Berardi, JD, LL.M., Partner in our Tax Department at Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP.

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CRE Business Interest Deduction Under OBBBA

By Kelly Berardi & Richard HirschenGray, Gray & Gray, LLP Table of Contents The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has brought about a fundamental shift that directly impacts the bottom line for highly leveraged commercial real estate portfolios. Specifically, the permanent restoration of the EBITDA-based calculation for business interest deductions under Section 163(j) is […]

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1031 Exchange Trends: Adapting to Market Volatility and High Interest Rates

By Kelly Berardi & Richard HirschenGray, Gray & Gray, LLP Table of Contents The commercial real estate landscape has changed significantly over the past several years, and the strategies surrounding Section 1031 exchanges have evolved accordingly. As accountants and advisors who work with real estate investors and developers, we’ve observed fundamental shifts in how clients

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Structuring and Tax Efficiency for Search Funds

By Kelly A. Berardi, JD, LL.M.Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP In the entrepreneurial landscape, search funds have emerged as a compelling path for aspiring business owners to acquire and operate established companies. As search fund activity continues to grow, entrepreneurs and investors alike face critical decisions regarding fund structure and tax planning that can significantly

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The Potential Ripple Effects of Connelly v. United States on Business Succession Planning

By Bryan E. Pearce & Kelly A. Berardi, JD, LL.M.Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP Companies whose business succession planning includes the use of life insurance policies to fund a buy/sell agreement may have to go back to the drawing board. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States has significant implications for

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Avoiding Unexpected Tax Implications in Mergers and Acquisitions

By James DeLeo, MBA, CPA/MST & Kelly Berardi, JD, LL.M.Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP One of the most important aspects of any M&A deal is the tax planning. While experienced dealmakers know to expect certain tax consequences, there are often unexpected tax implications that can arise. These unexpected tax bills can have a significant impact

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New England Real Estate Journal Features

Gray, Gray & Gray promotes Williams to director of tax (January 2025) Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP participates in the 20th annual Canton Road Race – donates $1,000 to charitable foundation (October 2024) Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP ranked among top accounting firms (February 2024) Gray Strategic Partners Announcement (June 2023) 2022 Year in Review:

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