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Steven Bokiess is a partner at Friedman LLP in the real estate group with more than 25 years of experience. He leads the firm's Qualified Opportunity Zone Consulting practice and specializes in advising prominent real estate organizations involved in a wide range of properties. Steven also brings extensive expertise to the financial arena. Previously, he spent nearly 10 years as a partner in the hedge fund practice of a Big 4 firm.
Steven has an extensive background providing tax consulting and compliance services to a variety of real estate and asset management clients, including REITs, real estate partnerships, private equity funds, hedge funds, investment advisors, broker/dealers and mutual funds.
Steven is an instructor in continuing professional education programs with a course emphasis on real estate and asset management tax. As a thought leader, he has also given presentations at tax seminars for hedge fund conferences.
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As the real estate industry continues to struggle with economic challenges created by the pandemic, restructuring debt and leases can...
Read moreAs the real estate industry continues to struggle with economic challenges created by the pandemic, restructuring debt and leases can...
Read moreWatch this insightful discussion examining little-known techniques to leverage the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program to yield significant tax benefits. Uncover unique strategies that can drastically impact after-tax investment outcomes for those who already...
Read moreTune in for an insightful discussion examining little-known techniques to leverage the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program to yield significant tax benefits. Uncover unique strategies that can drastically impact after-tax investment outcomes for those who...
Read moreAs the real estate industry continues to struggle with economic challenges created by the pandemic, restructuring debt and leases can...
Read moreWatch this insightful discussion examining little-known techniques to leverage the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program to yield significant tax benefits. Uncover unique strategies that can drastically impact after-tax investment outcomes for those who already...
Read moreTo meet the compliance requirements of the Qualified Opportunity Zone (“QOZ”) program, Qualified Opportunity Funds (“QOFs”) and their investors must...
Read moreThe real estate industry is rapidly adapting in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. Watch this new episode of Outlook from...
Read moreFriedman’s Steven Bokiess was featured in an exclusive interview regarding the potential changes to Qualified Opportunity Zones under the Biden administration. Bokiess states...
Read moreSteven Bokiess, a partner at Friedman LLP in the real estate group and leader of the firm’s Qualified Opportunity Zone...
Read moreQualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) were first introduced as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and provide significant tax...
Read moreSince the creation of Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the excitement surrounding this powerful...
Read moreUnder the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA"), Congress sanctioned qualified opportunity zones ("QOZs") as a tax incentive to promote...
Read moreQualified Opportunity Zone Practice Leader, Steve Bokiess recently sat down with the Philadelphia Business Jornal to discuss common questions related to the...
Read moreFriedman's Qualified Opportunity Zone Practice Leader, Steve Bokiess was joined by industry experts for an insightful panel discussion on one of...
Read moreQualified Opportunity Zone Practice Leader, Steve Bokiess, was featured in an article by Crain's New York Business regarding the high...
Read moreWatch the second episode in this exclusive series featuring Steven Bokiess, CPA, Partner for ways to reap tax advantages by investing...
Read moreIn response to growing questions surrounding this new, complex investment strategy, Friedman's Qualified Opportunity Zone Consulting Practice presented an informative webinar to...
Read moreIn response to the significant buzz surrounding Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ), Friedman's QOZ Practice Leader, Steven Bokiess, shared expert insights...
Read moreWith 8,700 Qualified Opportunity Zones ("QOZ") covering the United States, now is the time to understand how you can take advantage...
Read moreFriedman's Steven Bokiess shares how you can minimize capital gains tax using Qualified Opportunity Zones under the Tax Cuts & Jobs...
Read moreNew York — December 18, 2018 — Top 50 accounting and advisory firm, Friedman LLP, expands its dynamic service offerings...
Read moreSteve Bokiess, Partner and Leader of Friedman's new Qualified Opportunity Zones Consulting practice presented on the topic of Qualified Opportunity...
Read moreOpportunity Zone Funds, a feature of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), allow investors significant tax breaks on...
Read moreThe IRS recently released the highly anticipated proposed regulations for Section 199A deductions. For self-employed individuals and pass-through entities, these...
Read moreUnder the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (“TCJA”), new restrictions to 1031 like-kind exchanges limit property owners' ability to defer...
Read moreQualified Opportunity Zones, a feature of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), are rapidly taking shape and may...
Read moreFriedman LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Resnick, CPA and Steven Bokiess, CPA have joined the firm’s New York...
Read moreAs the real estate industry continues to struggle with economic challenges created by the pandemic, restructuring debt and leases can...
Read moreTune in for an insightful discussion examining little-known techniques to leverage the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program to yield significant tax benefits. Uncover unique strategies that can drastically impact after-tax investment outcomes for those who...
Read moreSince the creation of Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the excitement surrounding this powerful...
Read moreUnder the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, Qualified Opportunity Zones ("QOZ") emerged as a powerful tool for individuals and businesses...
Read moreThe IRS recently released the highly anticipated proposed regulations for Section 199A deductions. For self-employed individuals and pass-through entities, these regulations...
Read moreWhen Steven isn’t providing front-running tax and accounting advise, you can find him enjoying the outdoors by taking long walks, cycling and traveling.