Our tax attorneys handle virtually all types of federal
and California tax matters. We have more than 32 years
of tax planning, audit and litigation experience to
provide you sound individual and corporate business
tax advice, implemented by way of customized legal
documents and representation in tax controversy cases.
Our tax practice includes: 

• Structuring transactions to minimize the tax consequences

• Organizing your business into a corporation, partnership,
   or limited liability company, based on your unique business
   needs and consistent with critical tax rules

• Providing your employees with tax-exempt fringe benefits
   and tax-deferred retirement incentives

• Acquiring and selling business assets or real property
   with minimum costs for income, sales, and property tax

• Handling specialized tax filings, including:
      • Pension plan reports (Form 5500)
      • Estate tax returns (Form 706)
      • Fiduciary income tax returns (Form 1041/541)
      • Gift tax returns (Form 709)

• Representation in property tax matters (including changes
   in ownership) and State Board of Equalization appeals

• Criminal tax defense

• Representation in tax controversies, including federal,
   state, and local tax litigation and property tax matters

Attorneys specializing in this practice group:

J.Clancy Wilson
Email: JCWilson@BrantonWilson.com
Lawrence S. Branton
Email: LBranton@BrantonWilson.com
W. Alan Lautanen
Email: ALautanen@BrantonWilson.com
David P. Ruth
Email: DRuth@BrantonWilson.com
Brian M. Katusian
Email: BKatusian@BrantonWilson.com
Christian G. Heinrich
Email: Cheinrich@BrantonWilson.com