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Business Taxation

Massachusetts Business Tax Planning Attorneys

Seder & Chandler advises businesses about state and federal taxation issues both locally and nationally. For clients in Massachusetts, we address specific tax problems or incorporate continuing tax advice in the context of a general counsel relationship. Our firm includes attorneys with advanced degrees in taxation, allowing us to provide informed and practical advice. 

For national corporations, we assist with the taxation aspects of broader mergers and acquisitions, Massachusetts real estate transactions, or local audit or enforcement problems concerning sales tax, payroll tax or property tax. Contact a taxation lawyer at Seder & Chandler in Worcester or Westborough to learn more about the scope of our practice.

Whether we are acting as general counsel, local counsel or attorneys engaged to resolve specific business tax problems, we can address your tax planning, compliance and appeals issues. We advise businesses about a variety of tax-related issues including:

  • Possible consequences of not selecting the appropriate entity selection when forming a business
  • Effect of business capitalization and asset characterization decisions
  • Seeking tax-exempt status for nonprofit corporations
  • Family business tax planning typically coordinated with estate tax planning)
  • Adoption and modification of accounting methods
  • Possible penalties of real estate transactions, mergers, acquisitions and business sales
  • Audit response with the IRS or local tax authorities
  • Property tax adjustments and appeals

Our business taxation practice is led by attorneys Paul O'Riordan and Marvin Silver. We can show you how analysis and planning for potential tax consequences can make a significant difference in your net profits and can prevent you from making erroneous capital, income and investment decisions.

Seder & Chandler offers tax assistance to businesses at any scale of operations. We serve clients throughout central Massachusetts and Metro West Boston facing tax issues. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Publications
  • THE HOMESTEAD: ASSET PROTECTION FOR THE HOME - September 2006
  • GIFTING TO BENEFIT THE ENTIRE FAMILY
  • ESTATE PLANNING FOR THE BUSINESS OWNER
  • DISREGARD OF THE CORPORATE ENTITY: “PIERCING THE CORPORATE VEIL” - © Kurt L. Binder, Esquire - March 12, 2009
  • NEW YEAR BRINGS CHANGES IN ESTATE AND GIFT TAX LAWS - © Marvin S. Silver, January 2009
  • TOOLS OVER TIME - © Marvin S. Silver, June 2008
  • ELDER’S REMARRIAGE CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS - © Marvin S. Silver, May 2008
  • OVERVIEW OF AVAILABLE REMEDIES FOR PROTECTING TRADE INFORMATION - © Kurt L. Binder, Esquire- March 20, 2008
  • NON-COMPETE ISSUES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF A BUSINESS -© Kurt L. Binder, Esquire -March 22, 2007
  • KEY DOCUMENTS FOR DEATH AND INCAPACITY - © Marvin S Silver February 2007
  • ASSET PROTECTION FOR THE HOME - © Marvin S Silver September 2006
  • GIFTING TO BENEFIT FAMILY - © Marvin S Silver November 2006
  • ESTATE PLANNING FOR THE BUSINESS OWNER - © Marvin S Silver April 2005
  • TEN THINGS ABOUT THE 2005 BANKRUPTCY CODE AMENDMENTS THAT MOST CREDITORS WILL NOT LIKE - © Kevin C. Mcgee
  • TEN THINGS ABOUT THE 2005 BANKRUPTCY CODE BUSINESS AMENDMENTS YOU THINK WON’T AFFECT YOU, BUT WILL HELP YOU - © Kevin C. Mcgee
  • TEN THINGS ABOUT THE 2005 BANKRUPTCY CODE AMENDMENTS THAT MOST CREDITORS WILL LIKE - © Kevin C. Mcgee

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