Bracewell represents clients in state and local tax controversies across the United States, including audits, administrative proceedings and litigation before state supreme courts.
Bracewell’s nationally recognized litigation team regularly represents clients in complex tax disputes across administrative and judicial forums. While many matters can be resolved through negotiation with taxing authorities, Bracewell also has extensive experience litigating state and local tax cases in courts across the country, including state supreme courts.
Bracewell’s SALT controversy services include:
Audit Defense
We guide clients through state tax audits involving sales, use, excise, franchise and income taxes, as well as unclaimed property audits.
Administrative Proceedings
We represent clients in administrative appeals and proceedings before state tax agencies and administrative law judges.
Judicial Controversies
We litigate complex state and local tax disputes in courts across the United States, often working with local counsel and Bracewell litigators to the proper tax treatment for their business.
Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs)
We assist clients in securing voluntary disclosure agreements and similar arrangements that correct prior noncompliance, establish a statute of limitations and ensure waiver of penalties and interest.
Property Tax Disputes
We represent clients in property tax valuation disputes concerning valuation and taxability.
Unclaimed Property Matters
We advise clients on single-state and multistate unclaimed property audits, voluntary disclosure agreements and administrative appeals of audit assessments.
