We work proactively to reduce our clients’ tax burdens and liabilities. Because two (or more) heads are often better than one, our teams often work alongside our clients’ accountants and financial planners to streamline tax planning and reduce future risks. We advise our clients in many areas that include: IRS and state audits Federal estate and gift planning/ analysis Pennsylvania inheritance tax Tax controversy Tax evasion Tax fraud Tax litigation We offer a depth and breadth of experience and knowledge in diverse industries including commercial real estate, health care, professional services, retail, and technology. Other areas in which our Tax Group guides our clients include: Asset/ equity ownership or stock acquisitions Business entity formation Business succession tax planning Buy-sell agreements Deferred compensation plans Estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax planning Establishment of non-profit organizations and foundations Mergers and acquisitions Nonprofit federal and state tax exemptions Obtaining and maintaining 501(c)(3) status Partnership, LLC, and corporate taxation Personal income tax planning Property tax assessment appeals Property tax exemptions Real estate transactions Structuring of commercial and/ or real estate transactions Wealth transfers during lifetime or at death