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Paul represents business entities, and their owners and executives, on a wide range of commercial and real estate issues from tax-related matters to complex business transactions. With more than 30 years of experience in real estate, Paul has a unique understanding of the opportunities and challenges presented by the industry. He advises clients on planning for and structuring their business, as well as tax and financial transactions. He has particular experience in the areas of taxation of real estate transactions; tax-deferred like-kind exchanges; mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations; and state and federal tax controversies. Bar Admissions U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court Minnesota, 1986 Florida, 1982 Illinois, 1980 Nebraska, 1979 Professional Associations & Memberships Former Member, Tax Advisory Committee for former U.S. Congressman Jim Ramstad Minnesota State Bar Association Member, Tax Section Council (1990-1995, 1997-2002) Former Chair, Tax Section (1994-1995) American Bar Association Hennepin County Bar Association Rotary Club of Minneapolis Board of Directors (1993-1995) Chair, World Community Service Committee (1989-1993) Board of Directors, Rotary Foundation (1989-1995) Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest Board of Directors (2002-2006) Person to Person Board of Directors (2006-2010) Education New York University School of Law, New York, NY 1980, LL.M. Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, NE 1979 J.D. cum laude University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN 1975 B.A. Honors Best Lawyers in America,® 2008-present Super Lawyer,® Super Lawyers magazine, 1994-present (formerly known as Minnesota Law & Politics magazine) Distinguished Service Award, Minnesota Bar Association, Tax Section, 2009
Service Areas
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Cell Phones Provided for Business Purposes Treated as a Non-Taxable Working Condition Fringe Benefit
On September 14, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), in Notice 2011-72, provided guidance to businesses regarding the tax treatment of cell phones and “other similar telecommunications equipment,” such as smart phones.
The Ability to Expense Capital Costs (Section 179)
Paul Linstroth authored "The Ability to Expense Capital Costs (Section 179)," published in the December 2010 Minnesota Real Estate Journal. Read article.
Eight Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America
Larkin Hoffman is proud to announce eight attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).
Fourteen Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Named Super Lawyers
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. is proud to announce that fourteen of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2011 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers.®
Thirteen Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Named to the 2010 Super Lawyers List
Larkin Hoffman congratulates 13 attorneys as 2010 Super Lawyers.
Linstroth Authors Chapter in the MNCLE Real Estate Purchase and Sale Deskbook
Paul Linstroth authored a chapter in the MNCLE Real Estate Purchase and Sale Deskbook regarding 1031 Exchanges under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
Larkin Hoffman Welcomes Paul Linstroth
Larkin Hoffman is pleased to announce that Paul J. Linstroth has joined the firm.
