Taxation

Downey Brand’s Tax Practice Group provides clients with comprehensive services in federal, state and local taxation.

Our tax attorneys assist corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals with all aspects of transactional tax planning, administrative audits and appeals, and tax litigation. We advise clients, help structure transactions, issue legal opinions and secure tax rulings on significant federal and state tax issues arising out of business transactions.

Tax issues exist in almost every business transaction or in the settlement of litigation with cases involving corporations, partnerships, and individuals. Real estate transactions almost always involve tax consequences. Our tax lawyers not only with tax planning, but we also represent clients in administrative and court proceedings including hearings and appeals before the Internal Revenue Service, the California Franchise Tax Board, the California State Board of Equalization, the California Employment Development Department, and local property tax assessment appeal boards. Our attorneys also represent clients in tax controversies before federal and California courts.