Tax

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Provided by Ivins, Phillips & Barker

The tax group of Ivins, Phillips & Barker focuses on structuring and negotiating the U.S. tax aspects of domestic and cross-border business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, joint ventures, financings, and internal corporate restructurings. The group also has nationally recognized expertise in, and regularly advises on, income tax accounting, federal tax policy, and consolidated return matters. The group represents clients in all stages of tax controversy, including examinations, proceedings before the IRS Office of Appeals, and tax litigation at all levels of the federal judiciary including the U.S. Supreme Court. The group has had particular success in controversies involving the application of administrative law to tax issues, the research tax credit, income tax accounting, and consolidated returns. The group maintains strong relationships with the IRS, Treasury, and Congressional attorneys responsible for business tax matters, and has extensive experience obtaining advance IRS rulings on complex transactions. The group’s lawyers also often serve as expert witnesses in commercial disputes focused on corporate tax issues.