For state and local tax matters, our knowledgeable tax attorneys represent clients in structural and transactional planning to TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX OPPORTUNITIES and minimize tax consequences. 

TAX PLANNING SERVICES

Assisting multistate businesses with structural planning, our tax attorneys help clients minimize state and local tax liabilities. Our tax planning services include:

• Analysis of entity structure
• Analysis of business operation, including nexus and income apportionment matters
• Review of proposed business acquisitions and dispositions
• Identification of opportunities to claim refunds of tax overpayments

When needed, our tax attorneys coordinate with our Government Affairs specialists to propose or initiate legislative solutions for tax-related problems.

TAX ADVICE FOR GROWTH

For companies acquiring or expanding operations in Iowa, our tax attorneys negotiate credits and incentives agreements with the Iowa Economic Development Authority, other state agencies, and city and county economic development commissions. These agreements may include:

• State income tax credits and incentives
• Sales and use tax refunds or exemptions
• Tax increment financing
• Property tax exemptions or abatements
• Forgivable or no-interest loans
• Other incentives for increased employment or investment within the State of Iowa

TAX APPEALS

Our tax attorneys represent clients in all types of contested state and local tax matters. Our representation includes appeals through:

• The Iowa Department of Revenue
• Administrative agencies
• Boards of review
• Judicial proceedings

Nyemaster tax attorneys have successfully litigated a variety of constitutional and nexus-related issues against state and local tax authorities. Our tax litigators frequently represent out-of-state taxpayers in corporate income tax, sales and use, inheritance, and property tax disputes in Iowa.