Tax Services

Practical tax solutions that work.

Our tax team focuses on all facets of federal, state, and international tax law and all stages of development. We provide tax advice to clients in various sectors, including technology, life sciences, consumer products, digital currency, and sports. We also represent companies and funds in conjunction with mergers and acquisitions, which involve a wide range of domestic and international transactions.

 

Investment Funds

We have extensive knowledge of the most tax-efficient ways to structure funds formed to raise equity capital. Advise fund clients on implementing investments and fund structures to help them avoid adverse tax consequences for investors with particular needs, such as tax-exempt or foreign entities.

 

Emerging Growth Companies

We advise new businesses formed by emerging companies on the most tax-efficient way to structure a company.

 

Mergers & Acquisitions

We represent buyers and sellers in taxable and tax-free combinations and divestitures, including the tax consequences of financing such transactions.

 

International Tax

We guide our clients through the complex, high-risk world of international tax.

 

Technology Transactions & Intellectual Property

We advise on tax-efficient ways to develop, own, and transfer intellectual property, including joint ventures and corporate partnering arrangements.

 

Equity Compensation

We advise on tax aspects related to equity incentives, nonqualified deferred compensation, employment taxes, and tax withholding.

 

Pass-Through Entities

We understand the U.S. federal tax implications of LLCs, partnerships and S corporations and how such U.S. tax implications affect business formation, cash flow, equity compensation, and other tax planning-related issues.

 

Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)

We advise clients on the significant planning tools and tax incentives available under Sections 1202 and 1045 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Treasury Regulations promulgated in accordance therewith.  

 

Tax Services:

Well-Ventured

We know venture and the intricacies of forming, operating, scaling, and selling innovative companies.

COLLABORATIVE

We communicate tax issues clearly and work collaboratively with clients and other GwC corporate colleagues to deliver creative and practical tax solutions that work.

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