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STRATEGIC TAX
PLANNING
We
routinely handle a variety of issues in tax law,
ranging from advising corporations,
partnerships
and the owners of
closely-held
corporations about
minimizing their overall tax bill, advising
entrepreneurs about the choice of entity for new
companies, oversight and coordination of state and
federal tax returns, developing and implement tax
strategies and special projects, advising on the tax
issues in business transactions,
planning
tax-efficient corporate structures,
representation of clients undergoing an
IRS audit,
or devising and
implementing
estate plans for
individuals. Our tax lawyers are experienced in the
following areas:
EXECUTION OF TAX
STRATEGIES
We do more than advise on federal
tax law, or plan deal structures, we execute the
transactions including special tax projects,
mergers and acquisitions,
corporate reorganizations,
international business transactions, partnership
formations, and personal estate plans. We combine our
tax knowledge and experience to structure and
implement transactions consistent with the tax
strategy. In addition, we draft and negotiate the
necessary documentation, contracts, stock or asset
purchase agreements, trust agreements and other legal
instruments necessary to carry out the transaction or
tax strategy.
PLANNING &
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Our tax lawyers have a wide
experience in tax planning and special project
management, including:
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Supervising and reviewing the preparation of
federal and state income tax returns
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Compiling and preparing documentation in support
tax positions
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Conducting tax research and analysis for C
corporations, S corporations
and partnerships
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Draft tax memoranda and tax opinions
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Maintenance of tax and corporate records and
related documentation
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Develop tax strategies related to acquisitions and
other business initiatives
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Regularly updating clients about changes in state
and federal tax law
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Managing outside tax advisors and service
providers
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Identifying and implementing tax-planning
strategies to minimize worldwide tax liabilities
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Analyzing and planning for the availability of tax
treaty benefits
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Implementation of
IP and
royalty
structures and preparation of related
documentation
Overseeing and managing local country tax
compliance and US tax reporting requirements
Representation of clients
in IRS audits including day-to-day management of
the audit process
Coordination with auditors to ensure correct
reporting of tax positions on
audited financials
Independent review of proposed
tax and financial products and special projects
Management and implementation of
domestic and international
special projects
OUTSOURCED TAX
COUNSEL
We provide the services commonly performed by a
corporate tax director. By serving as outside general
counsel and tax director our
lawyers can develop long-term relationships
with clients that gives us the knowledge to provide
timely, strategic planning that is consistent with the
corporate culture and long-term goals of the client.
Where client's have an existing tax
department, we can work with your tax director on
special planning projects.
By keeping abreast of the company's operations and
activities our tax lawyers
are better able to keep the client informed of changes
to the tax law that affect their business. Armed with
such knowledge, each tax lawyer is
able to provide strategic tax planning to minimize
taxes for a particular company, a consolidated group,
or a multinational group of affiliates.
STATE
SALES & USE AND CORPORATE INCOME TAX
Our
tax lawyers are experienced advising businesses
engaged in interstate commerce about how to
minimize
multistate tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
Our tax lawyers advise
clients on compliance with Texas sales & use tax and
structuring interstate sales & distribution activities
to minimize contacts with states that have aggressive
tax collectors. We advise clients on Texas Margin tax
reporting requirements and planning opportunities. A
Houston tax lawyer from our firm can advise you on the
proper response to inquiries and voluntary information
requests regarding business contacts and nexus from
various state agencies to minimize the risk of state
tax audits.
CONTACT US
To speak to a Houston tax
lawyer about your state, federal or international tax
issues, please
contact us here or call
us at 832.426.6922.
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