Lodging & Hospitality

A highly vulnerable sector, especially in turbulent economic times

The hospitality sector – made up of hotels, casinos, golf courses and more – is facing a number of challenges this year. Even with lifting of travel and physical distancing restrictions, it’s not expected to bounce back immediately. This sector will see movement dependent on when customers will feel safe to travel and how companies will deal with distancing protocols.

How can you take advantage of acquisition and development opportunities? With challenged growth and possibly higher operating costs, what are the inherent business challenges that you need to be prepared for?

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Our work

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

Real property consulting, valuation, assessment reductions

Hospitality industry sales tax audit defense

Transaction tax consulting, audit defense and recovery, leadership relationship building, tangible personal property appraisal

Entertainment and casino

Personal property tax consulting, asset reclassification, asset exemptions, value reduction, appeal work

Hospitality REIT

Personal property tax consulting, audit defense

Insights

Tax case on Disney resort may have significant implications for future hotel assessments in Florida

Aug 18, 2020

Rushmore approach criticized by District Court of Appeals has impact for similar cases moving forward.

Hotel Executive Magazine: CapEx, Taxes, and the Assessor’s Perspective

Nov 26, 2018

Hotel Executive Magazine: Does Investing in Capital Expenditures Add Value to Property, or Just Increase Taxes?

Jun 11, 2018

Valuation of Casinos: Risky Business

Dec 13, 2017

Hotel Executive Magazine: Deciding to Appeal a Hotel Assessment

Jul 13, 2017

Hotel Executive Magazine: REIT Status Shouldn’t Impact What You Pay in State and Local Property Taxes

Apr 3, 2017

Hotel Executive Magazine: Know Your Tax Jurisdictions – All of Them

Feb 13, 2017

Hotel Executive Magazine: Can Any Hotel Sale Really Be Used as a ‘Comparable’?

Nov 29, 2016

Reassessing Hotels Higher After Renovations Just Isn’t … Hospitable

Nov 18, 2016

Hotel Executive Magazine: In-House Tax Help Is Part of a Hospitality Company’s Evolution

Oct 24, 2016

PODCAST: Casinos and Taxation – Are The Assessors Playing with House Money?

Mar 29, 2016

Delaware – The First State of Unclaimed Property

Feb 10, 2021

Delaware has announced the first VDA letters of 2021 will be mailed on 19th.

Events & Webinars

US Tax: Hotel Town Hall

April 17, 2020

Insights and answers to valuation and property taxes during the pandemic

On-demand webinar | Hotels, capital investments, and taxes

March 27, 2019

CapEx is necessary to preserve the property’s competitive edge. Learn the misconceptions assessors make when applying adjustments to assessed value.

On-demand webinar | Taxing the hospitality industry: Are you paying excessive state and local taxes?

May 2, 2017

Watch this 2 part webinar series to learn how to effectively manage your hotel's property and business taxes to create value for your bottom line.

Valuing in turbulent times | Global panel discussion

April 13, 2020

Hear our valuation professionals from around the globe share their perspectives on valuing in turbulent times, and what they are seeing and hearing in the wake of COVID-19

On-demand | Getting sales tax right in 2020

February 11, 2020

This webinar will cut through the uncertainty of sales tax and give a clear understanding of how nexus thresholds may be triggered.

On-demand webinar | Personal property tax proactive compliance: it’s not just reporting and paying

October 30, 2018

Most companies pay more tax than they should. Learn how your assessments are derived and new tax savings strategies you can implement.

On-demand webinar | Working with states to tackle unclaimed property issues

September 18, 2018

This webinar helps attendees to understand how best to approach the states in an atmosphere where both holders and states are uncertain about the answers.

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Distressed development & workout solutions

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Litigation support & appraisals

Take the complexity out of the appraisal process. Our team members’ collected experience and specialized education allow us to be uniquely qualified to assist you in the solution of your complex appraisal problems.

Personal property tax

Take a proactive approach to managing personal property tax liabilities.

Real property tax

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Transaction taxes

Recover overpaid taxes, reduce tax liabilities and minimize future exposure by working with our sales and use tax experts