Document / Legal Opinion

LTR 8012026

Posted 2017
About This Legal Opinion

This replies to a ruling request on whether a grant and conveyance of an open space easement in perpetuity to a charitable organization is both a charitable contribution under section 170(f)(3)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code and an easement for conservation purposes under sec.170(f)(3)(B)(iii).

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