State & Local Tax

McDermott Will & Emery has one of the largest and most diversified state and local tax (SALT) practices in the United States.  Our lawyers possess an in-depth knowledge of the constantly changing law, as well as the experience and judgment necessary to provide advice and advocacy of the highest caliber to our clients.  The members of the group are nationally recognized as experts and, as such, are regularly sought as speakers at seminars and conferences conducted by numerous tax and business organizations throughout the country. 

We focus on identifying and developing solutions for our clients’ particular tax concerns regardless of the jurisdiction, issue or procedural stage involved, and work closely with colleagues across the Firm to provide seamless service.  Our lawyers have handled state or local tax matters across a broad spectrum of issues, including the following:

  • Corporate income tax
  • Telecommunications tax
  • Personal income tax
  • Document and stamp tax
  • Sales and use tax
  • Intangible personal property tax
  • Franchise tax
  • Personal income tax
  • Business license tax
  • Tobacco tax
  • Employment withholding tax
  • Fuel use tax
  • Real estate transfer tax
  • Liquor tax
  • Mortgage recording tax
  • Hotel occupancy tax
  • Commercial rent and occupancy tax
  • Highway use tax

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