Jeff advises businesses from across the industry spectrum on the full range of state and local tax (SALT) issues, including corporate income, franchise, sales and use, property, severance, hotel/motel, and other taxes. He also offers guidance, conducts SALT-related due diligence, provides post-closing support in the context of corporate transactions, and counsels not-for-profits on the formation of tax-exempt entities, tax reporting, and compliance.
Jeff works with clients at every step in the process, routinely developing effective tax strategies regarding commencing operations in Louisiana, property tax reporting, a wide variety of sales and use tax exemptions and exclusions, intercompany and related-party transactions, transfer pricing, inventory tax credit, multistate tax exposure for income tax withholding, Public Law 86-272, tax incentives, the constitutional limitations on the power to tax, and other matters. He frequently provides in-house training and presentations to clients and professional groups on a range of emerging tax issues.
In his tax controversy practice, Jeff delivers effective counsel in disputes with SALT authorities. He regularly advises clients in audits, protests, and appeals; appears before administrative bodies; and represents clients in mediations and settlement discussions. Jeff frequently helps clients reduce tax exposure and mitigate penalties through voluntary disclosures and negotiation of favorable settlements.
