Taxes are said to be certainties.  Every level of government has ever-changing tax policies and regulations, and, as the rules change, interpretation requires experience and skill.  Our tax practice encompasses all areas of tax planning and counseling. Our lawyers are experienced in forming entities, structuring domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, designing and preparing partnership and limited liability company agreements, and configuring real estate and other investment transactions, always taking into account our clients’ overall strategies and the tax implications of these transactions.

In addition to larger enterprises, we also represent family businesses, privately-held businesses, and emerging businesses. We help clients decide whether a limited liability company, a partnership, or a corporate form is best for them, considering their growth and financial objectives.

Examples of engagements in which we advise clients on international, federal, state, and local taxation, include:

• Structuring transactions to achieve business goals in the most tax-efficient manner;
• Organizing ownership structures to minimize taxes while achieving clients’ business objectives;
• Establishing and advising various tax-exempt organizations;
• Preparing and submitting ruling requests to the Internal Revenue Service and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; and
• Providing advice regarding income, employment, and state and local tax reporting.