Overview
Our tax attorneys dedicate their practice to the complete array of ever-changing tax issues. Our attorneys have advanced legal and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualifications for advising individuals and businesses, and offering extensive tax planning and tax controversy services.
We have immediate access to subject matter legal professionals practicing in virtually any area of business law or litigation.
Areas of Practice
- Controversy and Collection
- Payment Arrangements
- Choice of Entity
- Corporate Reorganizations
- Exempt Organizations
- Aerospace Planning and Compliance
- State and Local Income and Sales/Use Tax
- Preparation of Income, Gift, Estate and Fiduciary Tax Returns
- Due Diligence Review for Mergers and Acquisitions
- Like-Kind Exchanges
- Tax Opinions
- Tax Allocation Agreements
- Ruling Requests
Our work includes planning tax strategies for businesses and individuals, transaction support, applying for rulings and determination letters, and representing clients in tax disputes with various government agencies. Our representation of business clients also includes providing advice during all phases of the business life-cycle. We represent tax-exempt organizations and foundations addressing issues of formation and operation. We also represent clients in disputes with various state and local revenue departments in cases involving income, franchise, property, sales/use taxes, and unclaimed property.
Professionals
- Certified Public AccountantCertified Public Accountant
- Paralegal
- Partner
- Paralegal
- Partner
- Partner
- Paralegal
- Paralegal
- Partner
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It’s not usual for companies to have employees working in multiple states, especially if they hire remote workers. However, managing a workforce that is spread out over multiple locations can be challenging.
The Biden Administration’s tax policy and proposed revisions will impose dramatic changes on how we manage compensation and individual taxes.
- Joe Tierney Interviewed by Milwaukee Business Journal on Tax Changes After the ElectionJoe Tierney Interviewed by Milwaukee Business Journal on Tax Changes After the Election
The Milwaukee Business Journal interviewed Joe Tierney along with three other professionals to give their perspective on what changes will comes with regards to tax, immigration and international trade now that the election is over.
- Several Amundsen Davis Service Groups Named in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®Several Amundsen Davis Service Groups Named in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Several of Amundsen Davis's service groups have been ranked for 2025 in the 15th Edition of Best Law Firms®.
- Losing Land to Eminent Domain? Plan for Tax Consequences Using an Internal Revenue Code Section 1033 ExchangeLosing Land to Eminent Domain? Plan for Tax Consequences Using an Internal Revenue Code Section 1033 Exchange
Under general tax rules, if the government takes your property through eminent domain and pays you condemnation proceeds, you may have to pay capital gains (or any depreciation recapture) tax if the condemnation proceeds exceeds your basis in the property. The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, however, provides an important exception.
- Eligibility for Significant Savings From the Sale of Qualified Small Business Stock Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1202Eligibility for Significant Savings From the Sale of Qualified Small Business Stock Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1202
If you own a small business, you may qualify for significant tax savings under section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Section 1202). Owners or investors of certain C corporations may be eligible to exclude up to 100 percent of gains from a sale of qualifying stock held for five years. In some cases, the availability of Section 1202 may also reduce or eliminate the burden of double taxation associated with an asset sale and distribution of proceeds. If you’re preparing your company for future investors, Section 1202 qualification may also be an important factor that can make your company more attractive.