Taxation

An essential element of all business and investment transactions is proper structuring from a tax standpoint. Harnik Law Firm is experienced in this area as well, including the tax treatment by the United States of foreign nationals living and/or doing business in the United States and of United States nationals; activities abroad and the impact of tax treaties. The corporate and taxation expertise of the firm makes it possible to structure foreign investment in the United States for the most favorable tax treatment. Decisions to be made at the outset of such transactions include the kind of entity for the business or investment (partnership, limited partnership or corporation), and the situs of such entity (in a state of the United States or some foreign jurisdiction). Attorneys in the firm are also well versed in the US Treasury's Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program.