Tax Law

Tax Law

MMPE’s tax practice encompasses all areas of federal, state and local taxes.  Our firm assists individuals, as well as public and private companies of all sizes, including closely held businesses, family businesses and farms.  We have the experience and expertise needed to help our clients make the most of their tax dollars today or to transfer their family business and farms on to the next generation tomorrow.

Our tax planning philosophy encompasses an understanding that tax considerations alone do not drive a transaction.  Rather, we strive to assist our clients in accomplishing an overall goal with the most effective tax strategy available.

When the IRS or Department of Revenue become involved with our clients, we are there to assist with tax challenges and disputes, from early dispute resolution to trial.

Our tax practice includes the following:

Advising clients involved in tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service or Department of Revenue, including: offers in compromise, installment agreements, audits, liens, levies, and administrative and tax court proceedings.

Tax analysis and advice to individuals, limited liability companies, partnerships, and corporations.

Assisting Board of Directors of not-for-profit corporations in obtaining and maintaining federal tax exemption.

Drafting wills, trusts, charitable lead trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, qualified domestic trusts, and grantor retained annuity trusts.

Consulting with clients’ CPA’s regarding preparation of individual, estate, and trust tax returns.

Estate and trust administration, including complex estate and trust administration matters.

Assisting local governments in strategic tax planning and development of tax programs.