Services

Taxes don’t have to be taxing.

Despite their different industries, one commonality among all our clients is a commitment to hard work. With that in mind, our diverse team of tax experts works year-round with our clients to help them keep what they earn and tailor tax plans that address their individual and organizational needs.

Our Tax Director continuously monitors current developments in the area of taxation and is responsible for informing both our clients and professional staff of the impact of such legislation, at all levels, on our clients' tax situations.

Our tax services include:

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Reorganizations

Stephano Slack has extensive experience in structuring tax-free and taxable acquisitions and corporate reorganizations. Our merger and acquisition experience also includes assisting clients in performing acquisition due diligence and assisting counsel in the analysis and drafting of tax sharing and tax indemnity agreements.

Accounting for Income Taxes

Our tax professionals have extensive knowledge in the financial reporting aspects of income taxes and the calculation of income tax provisions as well as tax footnote disclosures under SFAS109 and FIN 48.

Tax Information Systems

Our ability to provide the highest level of tax services to our clients is greatly enhanced by our ongoing commitment to the utilization of information technology. Our tax professionals are kept abreast of current tax issues that have an impact on tax planning and compliance issues through the use of computerized overnight electronic update services and online tax research software.

Representation in Matters of Tax Controversy

Stephano Slack has an unmatched record of successfully representing clients in matters of tax controversy before the IRS and other state and local authorities. This success is due in large part to the experience and valuable insights gained by two of our partners, who have built a long-standing relationship with various local IRS and State Representatives.

State and Local Tax Services

Stephano Slack has a full-service state and local tax (SALT) team comprised of staff and management with a broad background of public accounting and industry experience. Our SALT team possesses a wealth of expertise in areas of state and local income and franchise taxes, sales and use taxes, and property taxes.

Estate Planning

Stephano Slack has extensive experience in estate planning for high net worth individuals. Our experience includes assisting the attorney in establishing a plan that fits each individual’s needs.

For more information, please contact Michael Stephano at or Kenneth Slack at .