TAXATION - STATE & LOCAL

Similar to our federal tax practice, we represent a variety of individuals and business entities regarding state & local tax issues.  Our state & local practice is also primarily concentrated in the following areas:  (1) advising individuals and businesses regarding their business operations and business transactions and (2) tax controversies.  We routinely advise clients regarding the state and local impact of business transactions and how transactions may best be structured in order to minimize state and local tax liabilities.  If the situation dictates it, an informal or formal revenue ruling may be obtained by us from Alabama Department of Revenue in order to confirm the desired state tax treatment of a particular transaction. We also guide clients through tax audits, administrative appeal officer hearings, administrative law division hearings, and circuit and appellate court proceedings. 

• Personal income tax
• Corporate income tax
• Financial institutions excise tax
• Business privilege tax
• Utilities gross receipts tax
• Sales and use taxes
• Lease tax
• Lodgings tax
• Severance taxes
• Motor fuel and gasoline taxes