Contact: Mark A. Engel

Bricker & Eckler offers manufacturers and logistics clients representation in federal, state and local tax matters. Federal tax attorneys provide skilled tax planning relating to acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, and corporate restructurings for privately and publicly held clients. State and local tax attorneys provide pre-audit and audit assessment services, review proposed transactions, advise of changes in tax laws, establish audit procedures, and prepare all review and appeal documentation.

We also provide a full range of services related to economic incentives, tax credits and exemptions, and job creation and employee training credits that are available for new and expanding businesses. This work includes evaluation of the best possible package, negotiating incentives, drafting documentation, and assisting with compliance after the incentive is awarded.

Representative Work Successful representation of a Fortune 100 manufacturer in sales and use tax controversy that resulted in significant tax reductions. Successful representation of a Fortune 500 manufacturer in a real property tax appeal relating to manufacturing facilities located in Northeast Ohio that resulted in significant annual real property tax reductions. Negotiation of tax incentive packages for new warehouse and manufacturing facilities that include extensive real and personal property tax exemptions, franchise tax credits, job creation credits and employee training grants. Review of the business operations of manufacturers and recommendations for structural and operations changes in order to take best advantage of favorable sales tax and franchise/income tax laws.

For more information visit the website of our Tax, Trusts & Estates Group

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