Every business transaction requires thoughtful tax planning. Our clients confidently rely upon the taxation knowledge and expertise of our attorneys who are always mindful of the objectives of our clients. Our attorneys are always sensitive to your international tax planning needs and are able to provide advice that can maximize your tax benefits. We offer a variety of taxation services, including:
Domestic Tax Planning for Business Operations. Our attorneys are experienced in structuring all forms of U.S. business operations to achieve maximum deductibility of expenses. We are able to assist our clients with the deferral of income when possible, insulation from state and local taxes, insulation from social security and Medicare taxes, and the lowest taxation on distribution of profits to owners.
Tax Planning with Respect to Transfers of Business Interests. We offer expertise in the structuring of mergers, acquisitions, sale and purchase of businesses and joint ventures to minimize income taxes imposed on transfer of assets and interests.
International Tax Planning for Individuals. We are able to provide tax planning for foreign persons who operate businesses within the United States and can assist to transfer assets into or acquire property in the United States or who are becoming residents or citizens. We also offer tax planning for U.S. persons operating businesses outside of the United States and can assist with transferring assets out of the United States or who are terminating their status as United States residents or citizens.
International Tax Planning for Businesses. We can structure multi-national businesses to achieve maximum tax efficiency, with emphasis on functionality, efficiency and practical considerations. Advantage is taken of the benefits available under international tax treaties and, where applicable, use of companies located in low tax jurisdictions.
Tax Defense Work. We represent clients before federal, state and local tax authorities with respect to audit issues. We are able to conduct negotiations with tax authorities to reach settlement of audit issues where possible.
Tax Litigation. We represent clients in federal and state court with respect to tax disputes as well as before specialized federal, state and local tax tribunals.
Tax Collection. We represent clients before tax authorities with respect to collection issues, including negotiating installment payouts, offers in compromise, innocent spouse relief, propriety of tax lien claims and priorities of tax liens. Our attorneys also have an expertise in issues related to the ability to discharge tax liabilities in bankruptcy.
Estate and Gift Tax. We represent clients with respect to all aspects of estate and gift tax planning. |
