If a property’s real estate taxes are not paid, it may be sold by the county at a tax sale. The first time a property with delinquent tax payments is scheduled for tax sale is at the Upset Tax Sale, … Read more

In 1974, The Pennsylvania General Assembly enacted the “Clean and Green” program. This preferential tax assessment program was designed to to encourage protection of the Commonwealth’s valuable farmland, forestland and open spaces. Attorney Thomas J. MacNeely, who … Read more

Purchasing or selling a home, especially a first home, is a significant event. Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP has been helping buyers and sellers of real property with home purchases and home sales in Northeastern Pennsylvania for over 60 years. … Read more

After years of hotly contested debate, the Lackawanna County Commissioners have recently voted to move forward with a property tax reassessment of all properties in the county. This reassessment could result in a property owner’s real estate taxes increasing, decreasing … Read more

Normally when selling a commercial or investment property, capital gains taxes must be paid on the sale. However, Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides an exception which allows a seller to defer paying tax on the sale proceeds … Read more

Meet Attorney Thomas J. MacNeely!

With respect to his creditors’ rights practice, Tom has successfully obtained, enforced and executed upon judgments for his clients in a timely, professional and cost-effective manner.

His clients include businesses, banks and lending institutions who … Read more

In today’s difficult economic environment, both homeowners and business owners alike are looking for ways to reduce their expenses. One way for them to do so is to lower the amount of real estate taxes they pay on real estate … Read more