Category Archives: Land Easements

Virginia Tax Deductions for Land Easements

I. Federal Income Tax Deduction: Congress in 2008 extended the most generous federal income tax deductions in history for landowners who donate a conservation easement. This law: · Raises the deduction a donor can take for donating a conservation easement … Continue reading

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Transfer of Development, Virginia Code

15.2-2316.2. Localities may provide for transfer of development rights. A. Pursuant to the provisions of this article, the governing body of any locality by ordinance may, in order to conserve and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, establish … Continue reading

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Virginia Tax Deferred Land Agreements

LAND EASEMENTS & OTHER LAND Tax Deferred PROGRAMS January 2011  TYPES OF EASEMENTS: LAND                                                                 Open  Space                                                     Forrest                                                                                                                                      Water Shed Agriculture                                                                                                                              Streams Farming                                                                                                                                     Wetlands Graze Land                                                                                                                               Crop Control Horticultural                                                                                                                          Livestock Purchase Devel.Rights                   (12 Programs under John Marshall Soil & water) Historic Areas                                                     … Continue reading

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How easements line the pockets of the rich

Scenic treasure: How conservation lines the pockets of the rich By Lisa Provence | lisa@readthehook.com Published 9:08am Thursday Mar 3, 2011 in issue #1009 Open space pKoven “Deves.roperty at Turner Mountain in Ivy.  Who holds the easements? Virginia Outdoors Foundation             … Continue reading

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Virginia Land Trusts

Virginia Land Trust Investments Dec.28, 2010 in Investing Are you interested in investing in Alexandria, Arlington or Fredericksburg (or other Virginia area) real estate through a Virginia Land Trust? Land Trusts have been in existence since 1891. In recent years, … Continue reading

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