Every business transaction has tax consequences. At Savastano, Kaufman & Company, we believe that Taxation services are one of the most important services we can provide to our clients. By taking the time to understand your personal and business goals, we target the tax actions that will enhance your tax position and overall profitability. We share the same vision that you have for the success and growth of your company and we put forth all of our efforts to maximize every tax savings opportunity.

Navigating through today's tax environment takes the experience of seasoned professionals who can help you not only comply with increasingly complex tax regulations, but also implement a plan to minimize the impact on you and your business.

Our professional tax consultants are trained experts in the full spectrum of corporate and personal tax concerns including:

• Preparation:
  Tax return preparation for corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, individuals, not-for-profit organizations, estates, trusts, gift and employee benefit plans.
• Planning:
  Tax planning is essential for continued business success. If you are a start-up, we will advise you as to the best entity form and the various tax consequences. If you are an established business, we will assist you with year-end tax planning, tax minimization strategies as well as evaluating tax consequences of complex transactions. We maintain sophisticated tax software to assist us with tax preparation and tax planning.
• State and local taxes:
  We are very experienced in multi-state taxation. Our approach to multi-state income taxes is to identify planning opportunities to reduce the tax exposure of our clients.
• International taxation:
  We have expertise with the specialized tax issues facing our clients with owners and affiliates in foreign countries.
• Sales and use tax:
  Sales and use tax issues are varied and complex. We can help to guide you and to establish a system for ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
• Tax audit representation:
  We have represented numerous companies and individuals before the Internal Revenue Service and State Taxing authorities. We have the experience to work effectively with the examiners and represent you completely throughout the process.
• Estate and gift planning:
  With years of experience, we understand estate and gift planning strategies such as family limited partnerships, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATS), Grantor Retained Income Trusts (GRITS), QTIP Trusts for spouses, charitable remainder trusts, limited partnerships, life insurance trusts and annual gifting. We can assist you in minimizing your potential estate taxes.
• Tax consequences of acquiring or selling existing businesses and business assets:
  Planning for the structure of merger and acquisition transactions is critical during the negotiation process and can result in substantial tax savings to all parties involved.
• Reorganization of corporation, partnerships and limited liability companies.
• Tax ramifications of corporate and real estate transactions.

For more information on Taxation services, please contact via e-mail at:

info@savastanokaufman.com