H.R.1147 - REIT Investment Diversification and Empowerment Act of 2007

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify certain provisions applicable to real estate investment trusts, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: REIT Investment Diversification and Empowerment Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify certain provisions applicable to real estate investment trusts, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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Official Summary

2/16/2007--Introduced.REIT Investment Diversification and Empowerment Act of 2007 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to real estate investment trusts (REITs) to: (1) treat passive foreign exchange gains attributable to overseas real estate investment as qualifying REIT inco

Official Summary

2/16/2007--Introduced.
REIT Investment Diversification and Empowerment Act of 2007 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to real estate investment trusts (REITs) to:
(1) treat passive foreign exchange gains attributable to overseas real estate investment as qualifying REIT income;
(2) increase from 20 to 25% the the maximum value of a REIT's total assets thay may be represented by securities of one or more taxable REIT subsidiaries;
(3) revise safe harbor rules for the excise tax penalty on certain REIT sales activities;
(4) treat rental payments made by a health care facility to a REIT as qualifying REIT income; and
(5) treat income from, and interests in, foreign-qualified REITs as qualifying REIT income and assets.

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03/16/11
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