Taxation & Tax Planning

Attorney Duncan H. Adams has the knowledge and experience to guide your tax case to successful conclusion, or to assist you with tax planning that can minimize your tax liability and minimize the chance of any tax disputes arising with the IRS, as well as with state or local agencies.

Our attorneys are experienced tax attorneys who can work with you to come up with a strategy that is compatible with your personal or business plans and objectives.  There are decisions you can make that can allow you to avoid certain tax consequences while maximizing specific benefits and opportunities. The Adams Law Offices can help you with any tax matters related to your specific type of transaction or issue.

Here is a list of some of the many Taxation and Tax Planning services that we offer our clients. Some of these services apply directly to the other areas where clients are also represented by The Adams Law Offices.

General Taxation Matters:

  • Income tax planning
  • Personal tax planning
  • Tax analysis
  • Tax preparation
  • Tax assessments
  • Tax minimization planning
  • Tax resolution
  • ERISA matters
  • State tax issues
  • Federal tax issues
  • State tax liability
  • Federal tax liability
  • IRS audit representation
  • Georgia Department of Revenue audit representation
  • Business succession planning
  • Tax benefit planning
  • Tax representation
  • Tax controversies
  • Tax disputes
  • Tax litigation

Tax Matters Related to Estate Planning:

  • Family trusts
  • QTIPS (Qualified Terminable Interest in Property Trusts)
  • QPRT (Qualified Personal Residence Trusts)
  • Generation-skipping trusts
  • Charitable remainder trusts
  • Wealth transfer planning
  • Irrevocable trusts
  • Revocable trusts
  • Minimizing estate taxes
  • Reducing taxes through gifting and charitable giving
  • Gift taxation

Tax Matters Related to Business:

  • Business tax planning
  • Business organization and formation matters
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Deferred compensation plans

One of the benefits of working with The Adams Law Offices is that you are retaining a legal team that is experienced in tax planning, estate planning, and business law. This means that our firm will have a thorough understanding of your business or estate planning needs, as well as any tax issues arising from them. Visit the Business Law and Estate Planning sections of our Web site for more information.

Our tax planning attorneys have a thorough and comprehensive understanding of Georgia and federal tax laws, and we can offer you solid advice and planning strategies to help you realize your objectives while you remain in compliance with these laws. We also offer counsel and representation to clients that are involved in tax litigation disputes, including those with the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and cases pending in front of the United States Tax Court.

To speak with The Adams Law Offices, call us at (404) 467-8611. You can also send us an e-mail.

The Adams Law Offices represents clients in taxation and tax planning, business law, estate planning, and personal injury cases throughout the Atlanta metro area, including individuals, families, small businesses, medium-sized businesses, and corporations located in Decatur, Marietta, Roswell, Peachtree Hills, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Lawrenceville, and in other cities in Clayton County, Fulton County, Cobb County, Gwinnett County, and Dekalb County.

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