Seth J Entin
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Tax
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Provided by Seth J Entin
Practice Areas
Tax
Cross-Border Tax Planning
Private Wealth Services
Mergers & Acquisitions Tax
Capital Markets Tax
Latin America Practice
Career
Seth J. Entin is a Tax shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Miami office. He focuses his practice on the international taxation of high-net-worth individuals and families, international corporate taxation, Internal Revenue Service international tax audits, and Internal Revenue Service voluntary disclosures.
With 25 years of experience, Seth has earned numerous accolades. In 2016, he was recognized as “Miami Lawyer of the Year” in Tax Law by The Best Lawyers in America guide. He has also been recognized by Chambers USA— America’s Leading Business Lawyers guide since 2007. Seth is currently ranked Band 1 in Tax for Florida and has been noted by Chambers for his “practical approach” and “strong knowledge base” that is always “focused on achieving the best possible results.”
Seth has written for Tax Notes, Tax Notes International, Bloomberg Tax & Accounting and Law 360, and has been quoted by The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. In addition, he is an adjunct professor of international taxation at the University of Miami School of Law, has lectured in the University of Florida Levin College of Law Graduate Tax Program, and has served as Director of International Tax Law for The Florida Bar Tax Section.
A fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel, Seth regularly speaks at national and international tax conferences, including before the American Bar Association (ABA), International Bar Association (IBA), International Fiscal Association (IFA), New York University Tax Institute, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and The Florida Bar. He has also passed the Certified Public Accountant exam.
Professional Memberships
Fellow, American College of Tax Counsel
Member, International Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, International Fiscal Association
Member, Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners
Former Member, Executive Committee, The Florida Bar, Tax Section; Director, International Tax, 2008-2017
Publications
Chambers USA, 2007-2023
Personal
J.D., summa cum laude, University of Miami School of Law
M.P.A., Barry University
M.B.A., Barry University
B.T.L., Talmudic University
Chambers Review
USA
Seth Entin is held in high regard for his skill in advising both large companies and high net worth individuals on cross-border mandates, including audits, corporate tax issues and litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is a great lawyer who is sophisticated."
"He is a great lawyer who is sophisticated."
Articles, highlights and press releases
11 items provided by Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Breaking the "Equity Wall": Proposed Regulations Limit Chances to Minimize U.S. Withholding Tax
This Holland & Knight alert presents a brief overview of the 30 percent withholding tax and the current "anti-conduit" rules, then describes the key changes that the Proposed Regulations would make.
Foreign Investment in Distressed Debt: Unique Tax Opportunities, But Beware of Pitfalls
This Holland & Knight alert discusses some key potential U.S. federal income tax opportunities and challenges for foreign investors in U.S. distressed debt.
The 2020 Stock Market Crash and PFIC Status
The recent drop in stock prices resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put certain foreign corporations at greater risk of being classified as "passive foreign investment companies" (PFICs). This alert provides a look at steps that can be taken to deal with the PFIC challenge.
U.S. Income Tax Residence and the Coronavirus
With the emergence COVID-19 pandemic, there are many non-U.S. individuals who will be spending significantly longer than expected in the United States this year. This alert addresses certain basic ground rules under current law for determining whether an individual is a U.S. income tax resident.
Tax Reform Presents Opportunities for Foreign Investors in U.S. Businesses
The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the TCJA), which was enacted at the end of 2017, dramatically changed the U.S. cross-border tax regime, including many reforms that focus on multinational corporations. However, some lesser known TCJA provisions apply to foreign individuals.
Tax Planning is Critical for Colombians Moving to the United States
Seth Entin explains that pre-immigration U. S. tax planning is critical for a high-net-worth Colombian who is considering moving to the United States. Mr. Entin shares that any pre-immigration plan will have to be designed and implemented with great care.
The No-Existence Theory and Pre-Immigration Check-the-Box Planning
Significant U.S. federal income tax planning is often recommended for a nonresident alien individual who plans to become a U.S. citizen or resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes (referred to as a U.S. person).
Wealth Succession Planning for Chinese Families
Without proper planning, many high-net-worth Chinese families may struggle to retain their wealth and maintain family harmony across multiple generations. This article addresses how to provide a grantor and his or her family the tools to develop a bespoke family governance structure.
Wealth Succession Planning for Chinese Families
Without proper planning, many high-net-worth Chinese families may struggle to retain their wealth and maintain family harmony across multiple generations.
Tax Planning is Critical for Colombians Moving to the United States
Tax attorney Seth Entin explains that pre-immigration U. S. tax planning is critical for a high-net-worth Colombian who is considering moving to the United States. Mr. Entin shares that any pre-immigration plan will have to be designed and implemented with great care.
Tax Reform Presents Opportunities for Foreign Investors in U.S. Businesses
The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the TCJA), which was enacted at the end of 2017, dramatically changed the U.S. cross-border tax regime, including many reforms that focus on multinational corporations. However, some lesser known TCJA provisions apply to foreign individuals.
Breaking the "Equity Wall": Proposed Regulations Limit Chances to Minimize U.S. Withholding Tax
This Holland & Knight alert presents a brief overview of the 30 percent withholding tax and the current "anti-conduit" rules, then describes the key changes that the Proposed Regulations would make.
Foreign Investment in Distressed Debt: Unique Tax Opportunities, But Beware of Pitfalls
This Holland & Knight alert discusses some key potential U.S. federal income tax opportunities and challenges for foreign investors in U.S. distressed debt.
The 2020 Stock Market Crash and PFIC Status
The recent drop in stock prices resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put certain foreign corporations at greater risk of being classified as "passive foreign investment companies" (PFICs). This alert provides a look at steps that can be taken to deal with the PFIC challenge.
U.S. Income Tax Residence and the Coronavirus
With the emergence COVID-19 pandemic, there are many non-U.S. individuals who will be spending significantly longer than expected in the United States this year. This alert addresses certain basic ground rules under current law for determining whether an individual is a U.S. income tax resident.
Tax Reform Presents Opportunities for Foreign Investors in U.S. Businesses
The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the TCJA), which was enacted at the end of 2017, dramatically changed the U.S. cross-border tax regime, including many reforms that focus on multinational corporations. However, some lesser known TCJA provisions apply to foreign individuals.
Tax Planning is Critical for Colombians Moving to the United States
Seth Entin explains that pre-immigration U. S. tax planning is critical for a high-net-worth Colombian who is considering moving to the United States. Mr. Entin shares that any pre-immigration plan will have to be designed and implemented with great care.
The No-Existence Theory and Pre-Immigration Check-the-Box Planning
Significant U.S. federal income tax planning is often recommended for a nonresident alien individual who plans to become a U.S. citizen or resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes (referred to as a U.S. person).
Wealth Succession Planning for Chinese Families
Without proper planning, many high-net-worth Chinese families may struggle to retain their wealth and maintain family harmony across multiple generations. This article addresses how to provide a grantor and his or her family the tools to develop a bespoke family governance structure.
Wealth Succession Planning for Chinese Families
Without proper planning, many high-net-worth Chinese families may struggle to retain their wealth and maintain family harmony across multiple generations.
Tax Planning is Critical for Colombians Moving to the United States
Tax attorney Seth Entin explains that pre-immigration U. S. tax planning is critical for a high-net-worth Colombian who is considering moving to the United States. Mr. Entin shares that any pre-immigration plan will have to be designed and implemented with great care.
Tax Reform Presents Opportunities for Foreign Investors in U.S. Businesses
The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the TCJA), which was enacted at the end of 2017, dramatically changed the U.S. cross-border tax regime, including many reforms that focus on multinational corporations. However, some lesser known TCJA provisions apply to foreign individuals.
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