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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

January 25, 2013 - The enhanced federal tax incentive for conservation easements was extended through 2013!  Visit our Law/Tax Info page for more details.

The Georgia General Assembly passed HB 386 on March 22, 2012 and the bill was signed into law on April 20, 2012 by Governor Nathan Deal.  This bill contains major changes to the Georgia Conservation Tax Credit that go into effect January 1, 2013.  CTT has been working close with state agencies to help develop rules and policies that will guide how HB 386 is implemented.  For full text of the bill and a summary prepared by CTT, please visit our Law/Tax Info page. 

January 25, 2013 - The State Properties Commission has released policies on the new appraisal review process for 2013 tax credits.  Read more on their website.

January 25, 2013 - Georgia DNR has released a DRAFT 2013 certification application and supporting materials available on their website. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Conservation Easements and Your Taxes - August 23, 2012, Atlanta, GA
The Atlanta Area Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is hosting a 1/2 day workshop on Conservation Easement Appraisals taught by the IRS.  This course is designed for appraisers, land trusts, attorneys, CPAs, and landowners.  Registration is limited.  See website for more information. 

Madison-Morgan Conservancy Annual Conservation Easement Workshop - August 30, 2012, Burge Plantation, Mansfied, GA
The longest running conservation easement workshop in Georgia.  This full-day workshop will cover all aspects of a conservation easement donation from start to finish as well as the tax implications.  Registration is limited.  See website for more information.

Greene-Morgan Forest Landowners Association Meeting - September 18, 2012, Buckhead, GA
Georgia Conservation Tax Credit: How Transferability Can Benefit Landowners.  Presentation by Kristina Sorensen, Executive Director, Conservation Tax Transfer, LLC. 

University of Georgia 2012 Agroforestry and Wildlife Field Day - September 20, 2012, Griffin, GA
A full day of landowners topics, including a presentation on conservation easements by Kristina Sorensen, Conservation Tax Transfer, LLC and Sharon Holbrooks, USDA-NRCS.