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Jackson Walker's Tax attorneys understand the specific tax issues affecting businesses in Texas, with extensive experience in navigating state and local tax (SALT) laws. They are recognized authorities on Texas sales tax and franchise (“margin”) tax and are regularly involved in state tax planning, Texas Comptroller audit defense, and tax litigation at both the state and local levels.

Key Clients Served

  • Corporations and financial entities
  • High-net-worth individuals and family businesses
  • Real estate developers and investors

Types of Matters Handled

  • State Taxation Issues: Expertise includes sales tax on data processing and other taxable services, aircraft sales and use tax compliance, insurance premium and retaliatory taxation, and the Texas margin tax.
  • Tax Exemptions and Incentives: Skilled in helping clients qualify for valuable tax exemptions and incentives.
  • Legislation and Policy: Advocates for business clients by monitoring and advising on pending and proposed Texas tax legislation and policy.
  • Tax Controversy and Litigation: Our SALT group are experienced in state tax planning and disputes. Federal tax attorneys are equally adept in federal tax controversy, successfully defending various entities facing IRS audits and tax disputes nationwide. They also serve as federal and Texas tax counsel to state and local governmental entities, nonprofits, and for-profit developers of housing seeking or retaining tax-exempt status related to municipal financings.

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What the Team is Known For

Jackson Walker's tax practice advises on a wide range of issues, with a particular focus on state and local tax. The firm's attorneys represent companies, financial institutions and individual clients across the full gamut of SALT mandates including tax planning, audits and appeals.

Work Highlights

  • Jackson Walker advised the Public Finance Authority of Wisconsin on tax-exempt bond issuances for the Texas Infrastructure Program.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven Moore
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Steven Moore
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Steven Moore is well respected for his representations in SALT matters and has particular expertise in the Texas franchise tax. He regularly advises clients involved in the state's renewable energy sector.

Steve is a solution finder who never gives up and always finds a way to bring parties together in ways that are mutually beneficial.

An excellent attorney in all respects.

Ashley Withers
Ashley Withers
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Ashley Withers is an associate recognized for her work advising on a range of tax matters, including reorganizations and audits.

Ashley has been so knowledgeable and helpful in resolving a complicated issue.

Ashley is on whatever research she needs to do and really gets involved - she is a multi-tasking juggler.

Ashley is a joy to work with. She is very responsive and capable.

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Ashley Withers
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Members

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Aaron Pinegar

Ali Andrews

Argyrios Saccopoulos

Ashley Withers

Brady Cox

Brian Dethrow

Head of Department

Marcus Brooks

Michael Kaufman

Nathan Smithson

Ron Kerridge

Russell Miller

Steven Moore

William Hornberger

Industries

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Business and Professional Services

Family Offices and High Net Worth