While taxation is said to be one of the certainties of life, the details are often frustrating, confusing, and in many cases, overly complex. We can help with all aspects of taxation, including planning, compliance, and representing taxpayers in controversies.

Some of our legal services relating to taxation include:

• Defending individual and corporate taxpayers in collection actions, including assessments and audits initiated by the Internal Revenue Service, Ohio Department of Taxation, and municipal taxing authorities pertaining to income, estate, gift, sales, use, and withholding taxes
• Representation of individual and corporate taxpayers in tax controversies by prosecuting administrative appeals and litigation in Ohio and Federal courts, including the United States Tax Court, United States District Courts, Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, and in their respective appellate courts
• Preparation of and assistance with Ohio and Federal estate tax returns, gift tax returns, and Ohio and Federal fiduciary income tax returns, including family wealth and business succession planning for closely-held business owners
• Consulting with business clients on day-to-day issues involving Federal, State, and Local taxes