Tax Partner
Boston, Ma
Avi advised clients on methods to reduce taxes overall – and to minimize tax risks – in sales of assets and equities, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations. Avi addressed the tax treatment of: earn-outs, contingent payments, escrows, security arrangements, management incentives and employee benefits. Avi provided federal tax advice throughout the lifecycle of a business, at the earliest planning stages, during operations, and at exit. Avi counselled as to tax aspects of employment… Show more Avi advised clients on methods to reduce taxes overall – and to minimize tax risks – in sales of assets and equities, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations. Avi addressed the tax treatment of: earn-outs, contingent payments, escrows, security arrangements, management incentives and employee benefits. Avi provided federal tax advice throughout the lifecycle of a business, at the earliest planning stages, during operations, and at exit. Avi counselled as to tax aspects of employment, hiring and termination; he develops alternatives for equity incentives, deferred compensation, and golden parachute arrangements. At the state level, he advised as to state and local income taxation, nexus and residency issues, and sales and use taxes. Avi also provided advice to private investment entities as well as to real estate investors, and helped to structure Section 1031 like kind exchanges. Avi represented taxpayers in audits, controversies, and litigation with the IRS and with state tax authorities. A significant part of Avi’s practice has been assisting non-profit associations with tax compliance, corporate governance, and for-profit partnerships. His tax-exempt clients have included hospitals and healthcare organizations, museums, churches, temples, schools and universities, public charities, foundations, trade associations, and Native American tribes. Show less
