Arthur Khaimov Named National REIT Tax Leader for EisnerAmper’s Real Estate Practice

Global business advisor EisnerAmper announces that Partner Arthur Khaimov has been named the National REIT Tax Leader for the firm’s Real Estate Practice.

In this role, Arthur will advise on all aspects of real estate investment trust (REIT) taxation, including formation, qualification, operation, and liquidation. He provides tax consulting and due diligence services to private equity and real estate funds in connection with REIT stock and asset/property acquisitions. Arthur will also advise clients on structuring tax-efficient investments utilizing REITs for both US and non-US investors.

Arthur has approximately 20 years of experience providing advisory services to a broad range of real estate and corporate clients. He has considerable experience advising public and private equity REITs, mortgage REITs (mREITs), and debt/credit funds, and plays a key role in delivering client tax services. Additionally, Arthur has extensive experience with complex income allocation matters, carried interest structures, and technical partnership issues, including Section 704(b) and 704(c) allocations, disguised sales, debt allocations, foreign withholding-related issues, and state nexus studies for corporations and partnerships.

"REIT taxation carries real complexity, from meeting income and asset tests to managing distribution requirements and structuring compliant transactions. As our REIT clients continue to grow, we're building out this practice to give them a dedicated, knowledgeable resource for those issues, and Arthur's focus on REIT tax as our REIT Tax Leader is a key part of that growth," said Lisa Knee, Managing Partner, Real Estate Services.

“I’m excited for this tremendous opportunity,” said Arthur. “I firmly believe in the power of REITs and look forward to doing all I can to make sure clients consider this financial vehicle strategically and thoughtfully."