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As the economy seems
headed toward recovery, now is the time
to prepare for growth and to reconsider the
structure of existing business
operations. Our Houston tax attorneys add value
to business clients by helping business reduce
tax costs, and where
appropriate, restructure your business
to operate in a tax-efficient manner.
Each attorney in the tax practice is
dedicated to providing prompt, personal,
professional service to our clients.
STRATEGIC TAX PLANNING
Our
tax
attorneys 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
attorneys are experienced in the
following areas:
EXECUTION OF TAX STRATEGIES
Our tax attorneys 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.
COMPLIANCE & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Our tax attorneys 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
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Overseeing and
managing local country tax compliance
and US tax reporting requirements
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Representation of clients in
IRS
audits including day-to-day
management of the audit process
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Coordination with auditors
to ensure correct reporting of tax
positions on audited
financials
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Independent
review of proposed tax and
financial products and special
projects
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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
attorneys 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 attorneys
are better able to keep the client
informed of changes to the tax law that
affect their business. Armed with such
knowledge, each tax
attorney 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 attorneys are
experienced advising businesses engaged
in interstate commerce about how to
minimize
multistate tax and regulatory reporting
requirements. Our tax
attorneys 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 attorney 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 attorney about
your state, federal or international
tax issues, please
contact us
here or call us at
713.650.9700.
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