Tax Planning

An unfortunate aspect of tax law is its well-known complexity. Constantly changing statutes, regulations, judicial opinions, and even informal positions of tax administrators must all be considered to make fully informed decisions. As attorneys, we approach these issues as advocates and assist clients and their advisors in structuring transactions to maximize the probability of a favorable tax outcome. This may involve:
- Entity selection
- Retirement and welfare benefit plan design
- Preparation of estate, gift, and other transfer tax returns
- Implementation of efficient strategies for the deferral and payment of estate tax
- Preparation of formal legal opinions
- Representation in tax audits and valuation disputes