Tax
Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C. provides tax counsel to various types of business entities, from start-ups to large publicly-traded companies. The firm advises clients regarding the tax planning matters associated with the formation and operation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, as well as planning issues associated with major corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, spin-offs, redemptions, securities offerings and corporate finance. Tax issues extend from federal taxes to state, local and real estate taxes. The department counsels non-profit organizations, such as hospitals, colleges, charitable foundations and trade associations, regarding formation, operation, and gift-giving programs as well as mergers and acquisitions. The department also advises individuals with regard to tax planning, including estate planning, compensation and benefits and family law. See Estate Planning and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation. Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C. represents clients in tax controversies, including administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service, the Iowa Department of Revenue and local tax authorities.
