Tax Law

Offit Kurman’s tax attorneys provide comprehensive legal services addressing the complex tax issues that arise in business operations, transactions, and personal financial planning. The practice advises on federal, state, local, and international tax matters, delivering solutions that integrate legal, financial, and strategic considerations.

Tax Law Services

The firm works with businesses, individuals, and organizations to develop tax strategies that support growth, compliance, and efficiency. Services include:

  • Federal, state, and local tax planning
  • Tax planning and structuring for business transactions, mergers, and acquisitions
  • Corporate and partnership taxation
  • International tax matters
  • Tax-efficient entity formation and restructuring
  • Estate, gift, and succession planning
  • Charitable giving strategies and tax-exempt organizations
  • Executive compensation and employee benefits
  • Tax compliance and reporting

Tax Controversy Services 

The practice represents clients in civil and criminal tax disputes at all stages, from audits to litigation. Matters handled include:

  • IRS, state, and local tax audits and appeals
  • Real estate and property tax disputes
  • Estate transfer and probate-related tax issues
  • Tax fraud or evasion investigations
  • Collection matters, liens, and penalties
  • Employment tax matters and employee retention credits
  • Innocent spouse relief
  • International tax disputes
  • Bankruptcy-related tax claims

Client Base and Integrated Approach

Clients include individuals and families, corporations, partnerships, non-profit organizations, trusts and estates, investment funds, and financial institutions. As part of a full-service law firm, the tax practice collaborates with other practice groups to address the tax implications of corporate transactions, litigation, real estate matters, and estate planning, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated legal solutions.

Firm Highlights

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    RE+ Mid-Atlantic Opportunities: Market Trends and Business Development Tips
    RE+ Mid-Atlantic is where developers, financiers, investors, project buyers, utilities, and technology providers come together to evaluate opportunities, advance transactions, and build relationships that move clean energy projects forward. Whether you're looking to secure financing, identify partners, position projects for sale, or expand your network, the conversations you have at RE+ Mid-Atlantic can have a lasting impact on your business. Join this exclusive webinar, hosted by Offit | Kurman, to preview key topics that will be explored during the event and learn practical strategies for preparing for productive business conversations. By the end of this webinar, attendees will be better equipped to: Discuss emerging trends and opportunities in the regional solar and storage landscape. Learn how to communicate project readiness, regulatory strategy, and development milestones to build investor and buyer confidence. Understand strategies for reducing perceived project risk and strengthening financing conversations. Maximize meetings and networking opportunities at RE+ Mid-Atlantic to advance partnerships, financing, and project sale discussions. Whether you're a developer, investor, project buyer, or business development professional, this webinar will help you arrive at RE+ Mid-Atlantic with the knowledge, messaging, and strategy needed to turn conference conversations into meaningful business opportunities. Speakers: Lindsay Cherry  Director of Regulatory, NineDot Energy Lindsay Cherry is the Director of Regulatory Affairs at NineDot Energy, where she leads efforts at the intersection of clean energy policy, regulation, and distributed energy development. With a background in energy policy and public affairs, Lindsay works closely with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to advance innovative energy solutions and support the transition to a more resilient and sustainable power grid. She holds a master's degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Matthew Karmel, Esq. Principal, Offit Kurman Matthew Karmel is the Practice Group Leader of Offit Kurman’s Environmental & Sustainability Law Group. He advises businesses, developers, and property owners on environmental compliance, site remediation, renewable energy, sustainability, and environmental risk management. In the renewable energy industry specifically, Matthew leads a national team that handles mergers and acquisitions, site control, land use, permitting, financing, and more.  A recognized leader in the field, Matthew, is a frequent speaker and author on environmental and sustainability issues and serves on the boards of several industry organizations, including the Mid-Atlantic Solar Storage Industries Association. David Murray Director of Business Development, Turning Point Energy David Murray is the Director of Business Development at TurningPoint Energy, where he leads business development efforts in Maryland and emerging markets. With more than 15 years of experience in clean energy and environmental policy, David has held leadership roles with the Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association and the American Clean Power Association, advancing solar energy, land use, and community engagement initiatives. He holds a B.A. in Public Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.A. in Renewable Energy & Development from the University of Cape Town and currently serves on the boards of the Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association and Wallace Centers of Iowa. Alec Ward Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, SEIA Alec Ward is Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), where he represents the solar and energy storage industry before federal agencies on key energy policy issues. He brings extensive experience in clean energy, regulatory affairs, and public policy, having previously led legislative and federal affairs efforts at Ava Community Energy, served at the California Public Utilities Commission, and worked on federal conservation and climate policy initiatives with The Nature Conservancy and congressional campaigns. Alec holds degrees from the University of Virginia and Johns Hopkins University and is based in Richmond, Virginia.