We assist our clients in achieving their personal and business objectives by developing and instituting strategies for paying the least amount of federal, state and local tax. Strategies change as the tax laws and business environment change and as individuals and businesses mature. We often represent individuals, many of whom own businesses or work for businesses. Entrepreneurs who start up and sell businesses involve us in the legal and tax aspects of the business. Corporate executives involve us in stock option planning, employee benefits planning, employment agreements and severance agreements. We also represent individuals regarding the financial and tax implications of prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements and divorce settlements.

Good tax planning is followed by filing tax returns with the IRS. As part of our continuing service, we prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals and companies that are consistent with the tax planning we have done and provide support for tax positions taken. In some cases, the IRS audits tax returns. We regularly represent clients and their businesses before the IRS. Sometimes our first contact with new clients is in connection with IRS tax issues.