Tax

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Provided by Balch & Bingham LLP

Balch & Bingham's Tax practice advises publicly traded and closely held corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint ventures, and tax-exempt organizations on federal, state, and local tax matters.

On the federal side, Balch handles mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, corporate debt and securities offerings, ERISA and employment tax matters, choice of entity, estate and trust taxation, and general tax planning for businesses and individuals. Balch represents clients in audits, controversies, and litigation before the IRS, and has obtained private letter rulings on a range of issues.

The state and local tax practice covers sales and use, property, business license, gross receipts, franchise, and income taxes. Balch handles litigation at all levels of state court and before administrative law judges, and regularly works through audits, appeals, and refund claims with clients. The practice has drafted or co-drafted most of the major tax incentive legislation in Alabama and routinely helps clients secure abatements, income tax credits, site preparation grants, and enterprise zone benefits. Balch attorneys also obtain state revenue rulings and opinion letters and advises on pending legislation and recent developments that affect clients' state and local tax positions.