Faegre & Benson handles tax matters for clients including multinational corporations, closely held corporations, hedge funds, private equity funds, individuals, trusts and estates.

Tax Planning. We structure taxable and non-taxable acquisitions, sales and other corporate restructurings. We draft LLC agreements for investment funds and joint ventures. We address tax issues in connection with hybrid debt and other securities offerings. We also handle executive compensation issues.

State and Local Taxes. We assist clients in planning to minimize state and local taxes. We also represent clients whose businesses may be affected by state legislative and administrative rule-making processes.

International Tax. We handle international tax planning and advise on the full range of international tax implications for cross-border transactions; multinational mergers, acquisitions and restructurings; expansion or contraction of international business; and relocation or foreign assignments of employees.

Audits and Appeals. We represent clients in connection with audits and appeals before the IRS and state revenue departments throughout the United States.

Tax Litigation. We represent clients in courts of general jurisdiction, in specialized state and federal tax courts, and in the appellate courts.

Property Tax. We evaluate appeals and negotiate with assessors. We pursue litigation that can have long-term benefits for commercial property owners.

Captive Insurance and Warranty Companies. We help clients design and implement captive and warranty structures, including employee benefits captives.