Tax Law

Foster Swift’s tax attorneys are dedicated to delivering timely and efficient solutions for all of our client's tax needs.  To that end, we provide tax planning and litigation services to a variety of clients, ranging from individuals and small businesses to publicly traded companies and municipalities.

Our experienced attorneys achieve cost-effective results by combining their foresight to engage in efficient tax planning strategies, their readiness to appeal and litigate contested issues when necessary, and their willingness to negotiate with tax authorities to resolve disputes when most efficient and strategically practical.  We regularly guide clients through the Michigan Treasury's informal appeals process, and aggressively defend our clients' interests before the Michigan Tax Tribunal and Court of Claims.  We also regularly advise our clients on myriad issues relevant to Michigan's many taxes, including:

  • Sales and Use Tax
  • Corporate Income Tax
  • Individual Income Tax
  • Property Tax
  • Motor Fuel Tax
  • Oil and Gas Severance Tax
  • Unemployment and Payroll Tax
  • Franchise Tax
  • Tobacco Tax

Some of our areas of expertise include:

  • Sales & Use Tax appeals before the Michigan Tax Tribunal and Court of Claims
  • Tax planning and counseling
  • Guiding clients through the Michigan Treasury's informal appeals process
  • Litigating tax matters before the Michigan Tax Tribunal, Court of Claims, and Michigan Appellate Courts 
  • Business tax appeals (including the MBT and the SBT)
  • Advising and opining on the tax implications of proposed transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and choice of entity decisions

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