Tax

Overview

Parker Poe’s sophisticated Tax Practice Group handles complex federal, state, local, and international tax matters for a wide range of clients. Our attorneys advise clients on the tax implications of a broad spectrum of transactions, handle complex tax audits, appeals, and other tax controversies, negotiate tax credits and incentives, and assist clients with wealth and estate planning. Our team is steeped in tax policy and includes attorneys who have worked for a "Big Four" accounting firm and served as high-level state and federal government officials. Additionally, Chambers USA has awarded Parker Poe the highest possible ranking – Band 1 – for tax in North Carolina based on in-depth interviews and objective research.

Parker Poe’s Tax Team has broad and deep experience in multiple areas of tax law, including:

Federal income tax advice and planning, including representing clients in tax-intensive business restructurings and representing taxpayers at all levels of a dispute with the IRS.
State and local tax advice and planning, including advising clients on the state and local tax implications of transactions and restructurings.
Tax controversy and litigation, including audit defense, administrative appeals, trials, and all levels of appellate review.
International taxation, including both inbound and outbound tax planning and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
Advising clients on federal, state, and local tax incentives and credits.
Representation of tax-exempt organizations with respect to a wide range of tax, governance, and transactional matters.
Trust and estate planning and administration.