A condemnation is a taxable event at the time of vesting. Section 1033 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, deals with “involuntary conversions” and affects reinvesting of proceeds of the condemnation proceeding so as to accomplish a deferral of any capital gains.

THERE ARE STRICT TIME LIMITATIONS UNDER THESE SECTIONS! IMMEDIATE TAX ADVICE SHOULD BE SOUGHT WITH RESPECT TO THESE MATTERS AND AS TO ANY OTHER PROBLEMS WHICH MAY AFFECT AN OWNER AS A RESULT OF THE CONDEMNATION — WE EMPHASIZE — AT THE TIME OF TAKING. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE AWARD IS ACTUALLY RECEIVED, WHICH MAY BE YEARS THEREAFTER.

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