Our tax planning department advises clients through business tax planning, problem solving, executive compensation (deferred compensation, qualified and non-qualified stock option plans, stock bonus plans, stock appreciation rights and profits interests plans), employee benefits and structuring of mergers and acquisitions transactions.
Federal and State Taxation: Business and PersonalThe Firm's Tax Group offers significant expertise and experience in (1) corporate, partnership, and individual income tax matters and (2) transactional tax planning. Many of our attorneys hold advanced degrees in taxation and have backgrounds in finance and accounting.
We advise business clients, for example, on:
We coordinate with our Corporate, Business and Finance group so that every business transaction is analyzed to consider the practical business considerations that drive the deal and the most tax-advantageous method of structuring and closing it.
Trust and Estate PlanningThe Firm has a considerable estate planning and estate administration practice. The Tax Group works closely with our Estate Planning and Administration group to help our clients:
Because of the Firm's vibrant real estate practice, our Real Estate group often calls on us to evaluate the tax consequences or provide tax planning for a particular transaction. Our real estate-related expertise includes:
If a client encounters a tax problem, we stand with the client all the way through--on both the civil and criminal sides--including:
Following the Firm's interdisciplinary approach to all of our client's matters, we consult and coordinate as appropriate with our Litigation group.