Tax Lawyer in Atlanta

With the ever changing and evolving tax laws at the local, state and federal levels, it is absolutely necessary that you get the most experienced and well-informed representation available.

And if you're searching for a Tax lawyer in Atlanta look no further than the firm of Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles.

Our attorneys offer our clients a full range of taxation services, including advice concerning federal and Georgia corporate and individual income tax, federal and state estate and inheritance tax, and the federal gift tax. Partner Jerry Williams was an attorney for the IRS for nearly a decade and has been developing tax strategies for our clients for nearly 30 years.

We work with individuals to minimize taxation through effective estate planning, wills and trusts. We also provide planning advice in proposed transactions such as land or asset sales, mergers, acquisitions and redemptions of business and like-kind exchanges.

We have worked extensively throughout north metro Atlanta, aiding clients with estate planning, including advice and preparation of documents to implement estate plans involving wills, trusts, health care and financial durable powers of attorney, living wills and charitable and non-charitable gifts.

Other areas include:

• Step-up basis for holding assets
• Capital gains strategies involving sale of real estate and other assets
• 1031 exchanges for transfers of properties
• Tax controversies, including audits, appeals, and civil litigation
• Collection and adversary matters, including dealing with Internal Revenue Service personnel, helping clients with liens, levies, seizures, and resolving collection matters
• Bankruptcy planning
• Business planning

We pride ourselves on attention to our clients needs. Know that each and every attorney at Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles is approachable and accessible.