Conservation easements have long been revered as the way of securing substantial tax benefits for landowners. However, recent rulings by the IRS have upended this landscape, fundamentally altering the viability of syndicated easement strategies. This shift prompts a reevaluation of tax strategies for landowners and investors, necessitating an exploration of alternative approaches in light of evolving IRS regulations. Check out this recent post by The American Institute of Certified Tax Planners, explaining the Fee Simple tax strategy.