The Gillespie Law Group offers assistance to you and your business in all areas of federal, state and local tax. With backgrounds that include large firm, "big four" accounting firm and in-house Fortune 20 corporate experience, our attorneys are uniquely situated to efficiently provide sophisticated tax representation.

Tax Controversies
Companies, large and small, new and established will often find that at some point in the business life cycle they are faced with a tax controversy. Our attorneys have the experience and knowledge to guide you through what at times may seem like an overwhelming process. We can represent you in negotiations with the IRS and state tax departments, from appealing a tax assessment, or negotiating a terms of a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA), to responding to tax notices, we offer legal representation to ensure your business interests are protected.

Tax Planning - Federal Taxes
Every business should, at some point, be examined to determine if they are in compliance with and taking full advantage of the tax laws, credits, and planning strategies available. Ensuring your business is structured in the most advantageous way can prevent millions of dollars in unnecessary tax liability. Our attorneys can help.

Tax Planning - State and Local Taxes
Businesses often overlook opportunities for tax savings in the state and local tax arena. We will not only make sure your business is properly registered for the variety of complex state and local tax systems but also ensure that it is structured in a manner that will reduce exposure to multiple state taxes (nexus issues). We can also examine your business to identify credits, exemptions and possible refund opportunities for every tax your business encounters, including the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT), Sales & Use Tax, Self Employment Tax, or Payroll Taxes.

Below is a non exhaustive list of some of the specific services we offer in the tax arena.

Federal Tax
• Representation in negotiations with the IRS
• Tax Planning Strategies
• Assessment appeals

State and Local Taxes
Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT)
• Registrations
•Sourcing Issues
•Combination/Consolidation Issues
• Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDA’s)
• Tax Credits
• Nexus - Understanding and Minimizing Exposure
• Responding to Notices

Sales & Use Tax
• Filing Exemption Certificates
• Review for Potential Refunds
• Sourcing
• Registration
• Collection
• Responding to Notices
• Tax Planning Strategies

Property Tax
• Representation in the Appeals Process

Self Employment Taxes
• Minimizing tax and Identifying Tax Saving Strategies

Choice-of-Entity
• Ensuring your business is structured in such a way as to minimize your tax liabilities.

Payroll Taxes
• Registrations
• FICA & FUTA Issues

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