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Tax Law

The firm offers services in a number of federal tax areas, dealing with income, estate, gift, excise, self-employment and employment taxes. With respect to Arizona taxes, the firm advises clients on income and transaction privilege (sales) tax matters.

• Planning, including qualified and non-qualified retirement and employee savings plans.

• Audits, which include assistance in managing audits, conferences with the auditors and advice on appeal rights.

• Appeals of audit findings administratively and in federal and state courts.

• Innocent spouse rules and the effect divorce has on the tax liabilities of the former spouses.

• Private taxpayer rulings from the IRS National Office and the Arizona Department of Revenue, as well as some Arizona cities.

• Tax-exempt entities, including formation, obtaining IRS recognition of exempt status, and matters concerning their operation, including the excise taxes imposed with respect to self-dealing and prohibited transactions.

• Employee vs. Independent Contractor questions and controversies.

• Employment taxes and responsible person penalties.

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