The Practising Law Institute (PLI) presents a three-day program focusing on the tax issues presented by the entire spectrum of modern major corporate transactions, from single-buyer acquisitions of a division or subsidiary to multi-party joint ventures, cross-border mergers, and complex acquisitions of public companies with domestic and foreign operations, including spin-offs and other dispositions of unwanted operations.
Speaking Engagement
John A. Biek, Senior Counsel
State and Local Tax Issues in Corporate M&A Transactions
November 12
John Biek will join a panel discussion on the state and local tax issues that arise in corporate transactions and tax-free reorganizations.
Practical Takeaways
- How to avoid common traps when evaluating whether a transaction is income “tax free” for state and local tax purposes.
- How to review stock and asset transactions to determine transfer tax liability.
- How to list common state tax due diligence issues.
Supporting the Tax Industry
NGE’s tax attorneys apply expansive experience and knowledge to domestic and international tax and business planning, state and local taxation and unclaimed property compliance, and federal and state tax and unclaimed property controversies. Nationally recognized as a leading law firm by Chambers USA, we are known for combining sophisticated tax strategies with creative and responsive solutions critical to our clients’ success.
Our experience includes:
- Transactional Tax Planning: We analyze, structure and negotiate tax-efficient solutions for complex business transactions to maximize balance-sheet value and minimize taxation for domestic and foreign entities.
- Tax Controversy: Multinational corporations, individuals, estates, partnerships and others trust us to resolve their federal tax issues, including court proceedings. We advise on extended tax audits aggregating billions in penalties and interest, tax planning and accounting practices, tax opinions, and legal and accounting malpractice.
- State & Local Tax: Our multistate tax attorneys advise, represent and defend clients state and local income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax and sales and use tax issues, audits and assessments throughout the United States.
- Unclaimed Property: The firm’s nationally recognized unclaimed property practice represents clients in complex multistate unclaimed property audits, litigation, voluntary disclosure agreements and transactional matters. We minimize exposure to unclaimed property liabilities that could negatively impact business operations and financial results.
Our multidisciplinary infrastructure allows us to see how tax issues impact virtually all business sectors. We represent a diverse base of publicly traded corporations, privately held companies, investment partnerships and hedge funds, wealthy individuals, entrepreneurs, and tax-exempt organizations in the United States and abroad.
Learn more about John’s nationally recognized work in state and local tax and unclaimed property, including his representation of companies in multistate audits, litigation, and complex restructuring matters here.
