Taxation & International Taxation
Gunster Yoakley attorneys understand the importance
of comprehensive planning and are dedicated to providing creative solutions
to complex and sophisticated tax planning and tax controversy matters.
Our attorneys concentrate on Florida tax work, assisting clients in developing
strategies to deal with such issues as the intangible tax, documentary
taxes, sales tax and related matters, but are equally skilled in handling
federal tax issues. Because South Florida is an international business
center, they also are equipped to meet the specialized needs of international
clients, including foreign jurisdictional counsel, corporate structuring,
portfolio debt transactions and investment structuring. We handle complex,
multi-dimensional taxation matters and provide sound business strategies
that positively impact our clients bottom line.
Taxation & International Taxation Attorneys
Contacts
Kenneth M. Hart (West Palm Beach)
Martin R. Press (Fort Lauderdale)
Mark J. Scheer (Miami/International)
Service Areas
- Tax-Exempt Financing
- Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Foreign Taxation
- Foreign Investment In Real Property Tax Act ("FIRPTA")
- Controlled Foreign Corporations, Subpart F Income and Passive
Foreign
- Investment Company Issues
- Tax Controversies
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- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Offshore Holding Companies and Treaty Company Planning Structures
- Partnerships
- International and Domestic Securities Offerings
- Privatizations
- International and Domestic Estate Planning and Administration
- State Taxation
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Representative Matters
- The Firm has represented numerous clients which have been involved
in joint ventures and cross-border investments, including representation
of a major Venezuelan conglomerate in connection with a reorganizaiton
and recapitalization through investment by a global financial services
company, and representation of a leading Venezuelan construction firm
in the negotiation of joint ventures with a leading Asian-multinational
corporation for the development of a $200 million office, retail and
condominium project in Latin America.
- Representation of a Canadian estate in United States Tax Court litigation
resulting in savings of $500,000 in U.S. estate taxes.
- Representation of a U.S. based multinational food service conglomerate
in structuring joint venture operations throughout Latin America involving
entity selection and coordination of local tax counsel so as to maximize
flow through of losses during the initial startup period and preserving
favorable structures to minimize local country withholding taxes upon
repatriation of profits to the United States.
- Planning and implementation of like-kind exchange of real property
resulting in the deferral of $2.5 million in taxes.
- Structuring of numerous partnership agreements, allowing equity compensation
for partner services and contributions of intangible assets, without
creating current taxation.
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