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Clients need clear and decisive answers to their tax questions. Nixon Peabody provides them. Our experienced, creative tax attorneys both monitor and influence new developments in the tax laws. We regularly advise domestic, multinational, and multistate businesses; small- to middle-market businesses; nonprofit organizations; estates; trusts; and individuals to help resolve controversies, facilitate complex transactions, and develop sound tax planning strategies.
We move quickly and efficiently to help our clients meet business objectives. Our seasoned attorneys consistently deliver winning advice and advantageous solutions to hundreds of our clients and guide them through tax issues with an eye toward maximizing benefits, reducing risk, and assuring compliance with applicable laws. Our depth of knowledge in all areas of tax law and full range of services allow us to address all of our clients’ legal tax needs.
Our Tax group includes attorneys who have specific experience in the areas of employee benefits, tax-exempt entities, real estate and syndication, public finance and tax-exempt bonds, personal tax planning, and estate and trust tax planning.
Nixon Peabody’s Tax practice was featured in the “Best Law Firms” rankings by U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers (2011–12). Nixon Peabody’s Tax practice has also been recommended as one of the “leading tax firms in the world” in the 6th edition of Tax Directors Handbook 2012, compiled by the publishers of The Legal 500 and Legal Business Magazine.
Representative Experience
- Served as tax counsel for a $500 million tax-free merger of two public companies
- Structured and drafted partnership agreements for operating businesses, investment funds, venture funds, leveraged buyout funds, hedge funds, and real estate development ventures
- Advised clients on entity structure and negotiated government financial incentives on their behalf
- Structured a complex recapitalization and redemption of stock of a large, privately held multinational corporate group in the manufacturing sector
- Performed a 50-state survey of sales and use taxation for Internet-based business relating to sales of products via Internet access and computer downloading
- Advised a manufacturing company how to satisfy its multistate sales tax collection responsibilities
- Represented clients to obtain IRS Private Letter Rulings and similar assurances from state and local tax authorities
- Represented clients in IRS audits, at the IRS Appeals Office, and in federal tax litigation
- Represented clients in state tax audits and litigation in numerous states
- Represented clients in various state unclaimed property audits and negotiations
- Represented clients making voluntary disclosures of offshore accounts to the IRS
Thought Leadership/AlertsThe door closes for "quiet disclosures"
Tax Alert | May 17, 2013 American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extends the New Markets Tax Credit two years and with $7 billion
Tax Credit & Syndication Alert | January 4, 2013 . . . View all . . .
The new medical device excise tax: Four things to consider before 2013
Tax Alert
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November 16, 2012
Webinar Recording: Investors and Advisors Prepare Now: The New Medicare Contribution Tax is Coming
Originally recorded September 27, 2012
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October 1, 2012
2013 Tax changes: Medicare tax
Private Clients Alert
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September 28, 2012
Massachusetts relaxes rules for employer health care reform contributions
Benefits Alert
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August 30, 2012
Another win for a District of Columbia taxpayer—and a reminder that a taxpayer cannot be taxed without first satisfying state law
Tax Alert
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August 8, 2012
IRS survey of 401(k) plans reveals trends in 401(k) plan design
Benefits Alert
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June 11, 2012
IRS issues cloudy clarification of vesting rules
Benefits Alert
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June 7, 2012
Good news for health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Benefits Alert
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June 1, 2012
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act: U.S. payors need to act now to avoid taxation later
Tax Alert
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May 31, 2012
Will your products be subject to the new 2.3% Federal Excise Tax on "taxable medical devices" next year?
Tax Alert
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May 23, 2012
Tax burden analysis on BT-VAT pilot reform in Shanghai
Asia-Pacific Alert
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May 10, 2012
IRS issues proposed regulations on excise tax imposed on sponsors of health plans
Benefits Alert
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April 20, 2012
President Obama announces framework for business tax reform
Tax Alert
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February 24, 2012
Don't sign that closing agreement yet! IRS taxpayer advocate says some offshore account FBAR penalties are too high
Tax Alert
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January 11, 2012
IRS publishes final NMTC targeted populations regulations
Tax Credit Alert
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December 5, 2011
IRS offers amnesty for employee/independent contractor errors—but beware of the legal consequences
Tax Alert &Higher Education Alert
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October 6, 2011
Two Surprises in the District of Columbia: Combined Reporting with Use of Losses Severely Limited and a Remote Internet Sales Tax
Tax Alert
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September 15, 2011
Constitutionality of the Texas Margin Tax challenged by individual and partnership
Tax Alert
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August 5, 2011
New Jersey throwout rule is declared “partly unconstitutional”
Tax Alert
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August 2, 2011
Don't Miss Out on the New Energy Efficient Home Credit
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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July 1, 2011
States see unclaimed property as a revenue source, target health care industry
Tax Alert
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June 8, 2011
A Few Things to Know About 1603 Grants in 2011
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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June 1, 2011
Bonus Depreciation—A Few More Things
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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May 1, 2011
Bonus Depreciation—A Few Things You Need to Know
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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April 1, 2011
The 10-Minute Guide to Tax Credits and Grants for Renewables
April 1, 2011
Webinar Recording: Voluntary Disclosure of Offshore Accounts
March 22, 2011
Does Treasury Have Discretion to Deny a 1603 Grant Application?
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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March 1, 2011
Historic Boardwalk Hall—What Does it Mean for Renewable Energy?
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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February 1, 2011
Comparing Credits and Grants
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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January 1, 2011
2010 Tax Act has credit, grant, and depreciation extensions and changes
Tax Credit Alert
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December 20, 2010
Three Important Rules for Section 1603 Projects that Aren't Placed in Service in 2010
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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December 1, 2010
Founders/Investors/VCs—issue stock now to qualify for zero tax on capital gain
Venture & Technology Alert
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November 23, 2010
New Tax Rules Under the 2010 Small Business Jobs Act
November 1, 2010
Texas Court's decision raises wider scrutiny of tax credit allocation policies
Tax Credit Alert
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October 14, 2010
The 10-Minute Guide to the Tax Side of Financing Renewables
October 1, 2010
Tax provisions in the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010: summary and practical advice
Tax Alert
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September 29, 2010
India, like China, is taxing offshore acquisitions
Tax Alert
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September 15, 2010
Monetizing the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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September 1, 2010
Impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act on Private Equity Funds and Other Private Pools of Capital
Private Equity Alert
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August 19, 2010
Treasury Announces Transition Section 1603 Grant Rules for Projects Not Placed in Service Until After 2010
August 1, 2010
Webinar Recording: Preserving Hospital Tax-Exempt Status: IRS Notice 2010-39 and its impact under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
July 12, 2010
Related Parties, Soft Costs and 1603 Grants
July 1, 2010
New IRS rulings clarify the application of the passive activity rules and use of recourse leverage loans in new markets tax credit transactions
Tax Credit Alert
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June 17, 2010
Placed in Service After 2010—What Do I Do to Qualify for a Grant?
June 1, 2010
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Media Clips- Fleeing Abroad May Not Cut Your Taxes
Barron's | March 4, 2013
Boston private clients partner Jay Rosenbaum discusses rising international anxiety about the increasing tax burden. - Réforme des impôts: l'exil fiscal, une réalité difficile à quantifier
L'Express (France) | October 14, 2012
Paris Global Tax partner Jean-Sébastien Dumont provides commentary in this feature article addressing tax reform. - Au nom du patriotisme fiscal
C dans l'Air de France 5 | July 18, 2012
Paris global tax partner Jean-Sébastien Dumont participates in a live interview on this evening news program discussing “fiscal patriotism.” . . . View all . . .
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