Tax Practice Group
Becker & Poliakoff's Tax Group has a reputation for innovative tax planning, both domestically and internationally, and the successful resolution of important tax controversies. The tax group has the knowledge and reputation for excellence in a wide range of tax matters.
Transactional Matters
On transactional matters, the Tax Group works closely with the Firm's Corporate and Securities attorneys to deliver coordinated and reasoned advice relevant to the business and personal objectives of our clients. As a tax group, our attorneys ensure that advice given is consistent with the business objectives of the client. Becker & Poliakoff's tax attorneys are involved in our client's transactional matters, including mergers, spinoffs, joint ventures, securities offerings and private capital transactions, at the outset of the transaction to ensure tax efficiency. The firm involves the tax group in the client teams for the respective transaction.
International Matters
In today's global environment, there are very few transactions or investments that do not have an international component to them. Our tax attorneys advise our clients on inbound investments and business operations in the Untied States. In addition, we provide tax guidance on international joint venture operations, and operations by United States businesses and persons overseas. Many foreign operations by United States persons present planning opportunities to ensure efficient operation of a global enterprise, and our tax attorneys are brought in at an early stage in such transaction to ensure the best result for the client. In addition, our Tax Group is well versed in utilizing tax treaties in our client's business to achieve the most efficient result.
Capital Markets and Project Financing
Depending on the type of capital raise, and the investment being made, our Tax Group provides advice regarding the most efficient structure. We advise on the use of specific purpose vehicles, both onshore as well as offshore. Our tax attorneys advise private equity funds and hedge funds on formation and preparation of the offering documents, and with respect to the different tax characteristics of the investments that the respective investment vehicles will be making.
Real Estate Matters
We advise clients on the tax aspects of real estate transactions, and the availability tax mitigation strategies. Our attorneys advise not only on acquisition of real estate and issues related to non-recognition transactions, but they also counsel on tax issues related to short sales, bank foreclosures and other lender and indebtedness issues related to real estate. Many times different areas of tax practice come together to provide the client with the best advice possible, real estate is an example, especially where there are investments in, or purchases of real estate in the United States by foreign persons.
Tax Controversies
In tax controversies, we work with the IRS representatives to reach a conclusion that is satisfactory for our clients and the IRS. In instances where resolution is not possible, we work closely with our Litigation Practice Group so that our clients have access and benefits from both experienced tax attorneys and litigators.
For further information, please contact:
Ryan Pinder , 212-599-3322, rpinder@becker-poliakoff.com |
