Practice

Tax

Tax Strategy with Business Impact, Wherever you Operate

Sheppard’s multifaceted tax team delivers practical, innovative counsel to clients at every stage of their growth and lifecycle.

Our comprehensive approach helps businesses, individuals and institutions maximize tax efficiency, achieve business objectives and navigate risk.

Your Full-Service Tax Partner for Complex Challenges

Our lawyers understand that today’s business climate demands responsive, results-oriented tax strategies that balance risk, efficiency and opportunity.

We serve public and private companies, financial sponsors, governmental entities, nonprofits, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals in structuring and executing tax-efficient transactions domestically and across borders. 

Clients rely on us for guidance in all areas of federal, state, local and international tax law. From mergers and acquisitions to fund formation, utilization of tax incentives, trusts and estates planning, and structuring employee benefits and executive compensation arrangements, our team’s experience allows us to anticipate regulatory hurdles and design tax planning strategies aligned with evolving industry standards. We are regularly called on to resolve complex controversies, represent clients before U.S. and international tax authorities and handle high-stakes audits and litigation. 

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Areas of Focus

Corporate Tax
Employee Benefits
Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer
Energy Tax
Executive Compensation
Hedge Funds and Private Equity
International Tax
Nonprofit and Exempt Entities
Real Estate Tax
State and Local Tax
Tax Controversy and Litigation

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