We represent public corporations and private business entities as well as high-net-worth individuals at every stage of resolving disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)—from audit examinations to tax appeals to National Office advice and, when necessary, tax litigation. We also have been successful in employing IRS alternative dispute mechanisms, such as Fast Track mediation and settlement.

ADVOCACY AT EVERY STEP IN RESOLVING TAX CONTROVERSIES

Part of our success in resolving tax disputes comes from our experience in dealing with these issues from the other side. Several Venable tax attorneys began their careers at the IRS, representing the government in significant tax controversies and litigation. That experience and familiarity with IRS procedures and guidelines now benefits Venable clients.

For individual taxpayers, resolving valuation issues is critical to estate planning.

Accurate valuation of a business is often a critical element in structuring buy-sell agreements and in establishing family trusts that are cornerstones of estate planning. We have often been successful in disputes with the IRS about setting the value of businesses as they pass from one generation to the next. Valuation disputes also often arise when real estate is given to conservation and historical organizations as part of a wealth-preservation plan. Venable attorneys have experience in reaching favorable agreements with the IRS on the value of such gifts.

For corporate taxpayers, resolving tax disputes is critical to making transactions work.

We have often helped major corporations and emerging companies gain favorable IRS private letter rulings that have ensured the success of their corporate mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. Corporate tax policies are becoming more uncertain than they have been in the past. Venable will always endeavor to be on top of each situation, giving you the opportunity to take full advantage of newly written laws and tax codes.

Venable tax attorneys have the knowledge of tax law and the dispute-resolution skills needed to successfully resolve controversies in every area of federal and state taxation.