At Kerkering Barberio, we are attuned to the intricacies of state and local tax matters and are here to assist you with sound tax advice and planning. Our Firm offers a full range of state and local tax planning services to businesses of all types and sizes, both public and privately held. Areas of specialization are:

• Multi-state income taxation.
  
• Property taxes.
  
• Sales and use tax.
  
• Managing state and local tax audits.
  

Multi-State Income Taxation
We specialize in assessing the differences in the way a particular tax entity (e.g., limited liability company, S corporation or qualified S subsidiary) or a particular transaction may be taxed under the applicable state tax regime versus how it may be taxed under the federal income tax regime and reconciling any differences through proper planning.

We also have experience consulting with multi-state businesses in evaluating issues pertaining to federal constitutional principles including interstate discrimination, fair apportionment, equal protection, and related federal statutes which greatly impact the ability of a state tax authority to assess taxes or obligations upon a multi-state business entity.

For business owners considering buying or selling a business outside the State of Florida, we can analyze the state and local income and franchise tax aspects of corporate acquisitions and sales, including the effect of an acquisition on the apportionment and allocation of income.

Property Taxes
For clients who own real property in or outside the State of Florida, our tax professionals can advise on the determination of the taxability of tangible property within specific jurisdictions.

Sales and Use Tax
We assist clients with everything from the preparation and filing of state sales and use tax returns to advising and consulting with clients on the impact of sales and use taxes on corporate transactions such as the sale of either an entire operating division or identifiable part of a business, division or group of assets.

Managing State and Local Tax Audits
We have years of experience representing clients in connection with state and local tax audits. These services include pre-audit analysis of the client's tax position, assistance in providing the taxing authority with the documentation needed to complete the audit and representation before the taxing authority on appeal of assessments.

Please contact us for more information about our state and local tax services.