Miller Johnson’s Taxation Practice Group consists of highly-trained and well-seasoned attorneys, some who are also certified public accountants, who have earned their Legal Masters of Taxation, or who have substantial governmental experience representing the Internal Revenue Service or the United States in tax matters. Our tax attorneys practice in virtually all relevant tax sub-specialty areas.
Our tax attorneys regularly work with individuals, businesses (large and small), estates, and trusts in tax planning and compliance matters. They are involved in tax planning matters for virtually every major client of the firm, helping to fulfill the firm’s goal of providing comprehensive business and legal advice that is legally correct and economically advantageous. The Taxation Practice Group also has extensive experience involving tax controversy and litigation matters, whether it be civil or criminal tax, at administrative agency levels or in court.
For Individuals
Among the matters we handle for individuals, estates and trusts are the following:
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Income tax planning
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Estates and trusts tax issues
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Real estate issues including 1031 transactions
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Individual, fiduciary and estate tax return preparation
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Sales, exchanges and basis issues
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Charitable private foundations and general charitable planning
For Businesses and Corporations
We handle all facets of business and corporate planning, including the following:
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Partnership tax, including taxation of limited liability companies
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Corporate tax
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S Corporations
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International taxation
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Capital recovery and leasing
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Tax accounting issues
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Real estate development
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Tax exempt organizations
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Family business transitions
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State and local tax issues
Tax Controversies and Litigation
We handle various administrative and litigation matters, including the following:
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Civil tax procedures
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Criminal tax matters
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Property tax disputes