Corporate Tax
Corporate Tax Planning Attorneys
Almost every decision you make in business has tax ramifications — from selecting the appropriate business entity to buying property to planning a merger or acquisition to making executive compensation decisions.
The attorneys at the Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton law firm — including those who are certified public accountants (CPAs) — are available to help you determine how to minimize your tax obligations. From offices in Southfield, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois, we represent clients throughout the Midwest and across the country.
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Taxes — local, state and federal — comprise a significant expense for a business. The more you know about tax law and how it affects your business, the better you can plan. Our tax lawyers help you plan for an effective tax strategy.
In addition to Michigan and Illinois, many of our attorneys are also admitted to practice in other states, including New York, Maryland, California, Arizona and North Carolina, as well as the District of Columbia.
International and national clients: Wherever your business is based, our law firm can answer your questions and represent you in tax matters involving your business interests in Michigan and Illinois, as well as many other states.
Business decisions with tax issues: When making business decisions, consider the tax ramifications. Talk to a tax lawyer about business formation, organization and structure; contract drafting and negotiations; financing transactions; business governance and regulation; tax and financial analysis; and business transactions including reorganizations, dissolutions, mergers and acquisitions.
Federal, state and local taxes: Our attorneys can advise you in all aspects of tax law including corporate, partnership, and individual taxation; estate and gift taxation; real and personal property taxes; sales and use taxes; single business taxes; intangible taxes; and tax reporting.
Tax disputes: We can represent you before all tax authorities on compliance matters including penalty disputes and appeals.
- ADR Services
- Business Planning and Transactions
- Complex Litigation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Partnership/Shareholder Disputes
The attorneys at Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton know, understand and appreciate what it takes to run a business.
Founded in 1951, our law firm has a reputation for providing clients with attorneys who have real-world experience in business. That experience — plus our legal knowledge — will serve you and your members well.


