Taxation of Cross-Entity Mergers and Conversions
Navigating Complex IRS Rules to Merge or Convert LLCs, S Corps and C Corps
Recording of a 110-minute premium CLE/CPE webinar with Q&A
This teleconference will provide tax counsel with an examination of federal income tax consequences of merging or converting LLCs and partnerships. The panel will provide best practices for entity selection that anticipates long-term business strategies and to structure mergers and acquisitions to optimize tax benefits.
Outline
- Corporate law mechanisms for cross-entity conversions
- LLC and partnership mergers and combinations
- LLC merger or conversion into corporation
- Corporation merger or conversion into LLC or partnership
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- Why must the tax consequences of cross-entity mergers or conversions be considered at the entity formation stage?
- What unique tax issues arise in merging LLCs and corporations?
- Is it possible to convert corporations to LLCs without triggering adverse tax consequences?
Following the speaker presentations, you'll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
Faculty
Jed A. Roher
Atty
Godfrey & Kahn
He concentrates his practice on federal corporate and partnership tax law and assists clients with a variety of tax... | Read More
He concentrates his practice on federal corporate and partnership tax law and assists clients with a variety of tax matters ranging from transaction structuring to interactions with the IRS. In addition, he has significant familiarity with state sales tax issues, federal energy tax credits and the Wisconsin Angel Investment tax credit.
CloseDouglas J. Patch
Shareholder
Godfrey & Kahn
He focuses his practice on the tax and corporate law aspects of complex business transactions. Representative... | Read More
He focuses his practice on the tax and corporate law aspects of complex business transactions. Representative transactions include private equity financings, acquisitions, tax-free reorganizations of corporations (both publicly and privately held), like-kind exchanges, equity compensation structuring and acquisitive partnership transactions. His practice also includes general tax planning.
CloseAlexander W. Hansch
Atty
Godfrey & Kahn
His practice focuses on mergers, acquisitions, and general corporate matters. He represents a broad range of clients,... | Read More
His practice focuses on mergers, acquisitions, and general corporate matters. He represents a broad range of clients, from closely held service corporations to large manufacturers. He counsels clients on a variety of matters, including daily legal affairs, stock sales, asset acquisitions, executive compensation, employee benefits, and how a business's structure can maximize tax savings.
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