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Indiana has entered a new era of tax policy. With the passage of Senate Bill 1 on April 15, 2025, and House Bill 1427 on May 6, 2025, state lawmakers have enacted sweeping reforms that will reshape how property is taxed and how local governments can generate revenue. The legislation introduces meaningful relief for property owners and businesses – […]
This legislation continues to evolve. For the most up-to-date information on Senate Bill 1, go here. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun identified property tax reform as a top priority upon taking office, and with the signing of Senate Bill 1 (SB1) this week, that priority has now become reality. The new legislation introduces several significant changes to […]
You’ve secured one of Indiana’s business tax credits (EDGE, HBI, RTC, etc.). Now what? Ensuring you properly claim your award is critical to maximizing your benefits. Follow this step-by-step approach to guarantee you’re not leaving money on the table. Step 1: Include the certification letter in your tax filing. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) […]
The Challenge In 2021, KSM Location Advisors (KSMLA) successfully secured a real property tax abatement for a speculative development in Indiana. However, by 2023, a new, out-of-state owner acquired the building but failed to file the required annual paperwork, leading to the loss of nearly $900,000 in tax benefits in the first year alone. Our […]
This article originally appeared in Amesto Global’s Q3 Wrap Up. At Amesto Global, our goal is to help reduce the headaches that come with scaling operations across borders. One of the major challenges our clients face when setting up in the US is selecting the right location. From choosing the right state for these operations, […]
The Indiana General Assembly recently closed its 2024 legislative session without much fanfare, but a few of the bills that passed are noteworthy for real estate developers and investors. Maybe equally important for the real estate industry is what didn’t make its way into final legislation. Is Your Property “TIF-able”? Tax increment financing (TIF) is […]
The shift to remote work since the pandemic has significantly impacted the real estate market, and office properties have taken some of the biggest hits. Many companies are finding they don’t need the same amount of square footage as before. This is leading to higher vacancy rates and rising cap rates, which ultimately reduce the […]
Tax increment financing (TIF) is a tool used to fund economic development by capturing future increases in property tax dollars generated from new industrial, commercial, or even residential development. This increase in property tax dollars is the incremental increase in assessed value that is typically determined by an assessor once the construction of the improvements […]
This article originally appeared in Area Development. I’ve spent the last 25 years working in and around economic development. The last 18 have been spent in the private sector working with companies interested in locating new or expanded facilities and exploring economic incentives that support their growth plans. I’ve been in the industry so long, […]
INDIANAPOLIS – Katie Culp has been named to IBJ Media’s Indiana 250, a list of the most influential business leaders across the state of Indiana in multiple industries, for the second consecutive year. Culp was chosen for her many accomplishments in the economic development and real estate field. She currently serves as CEO of KSM […]