- Preparation of individual/trust/business income tax returns
- Family wealth planning
- Tax research
and planning
- Tax structuring and transaction assistance
- Representation with IRS and state/local taxing authorities
- Estate and gift planning
- International tax assistance
- Corporate tax issues
Tax Planning Assistance
- Income forecasting
- Long-term strategy
- Estate and personal finance
- Year-end tax planning
IRS Controversies
- Representation
- Revising existing procedures
- Collection assistance
ORBA's "Behind the Scenes" Tax Heroes
At the core of our tax advisory practice is our tax department, a team
of creative researchers, planners and tax law experts. We have extensive experience in consulting with business owners, families
and high-net-worth individuals on various tax issues. Each team member has either a law degree or a master's degree in
taxation, which ensures the in-depth knowledge and understanding necessary for every engagement.
Beyond the Tax Return
One of our greatest benefits to clients is
the integration of proactive tax planning with the preparation of the tax return. Every return is reviewed by a senior member
of our tax department, and again by the director overseeing the engagement. This process ensures that each return considers
all available savings opportunities in light of the specific financial needs of the client. As a result, whether working on
individual, corporate, partnership, estate, trust or other returns, our professionals help clients to make the most of their
money through expert planning and sound advice.
Planning Assistance
Our tax professionals help clients to forecast annual income and develop strategies to minimize future taxes. We help clients
who have estate or individual planning needs to ensure that they will achieve maximum tax savings while still meeting specific
financial and family goals.
Our tax professionals present clients with different options, using financial
models to highlight the various long-term advantages and disadvantages for each option. These professionals help clients understand
all of these options before making any decisions.
Tax planning is not a one-time process. Every change in
a business's, family's or individual's financial status might have significant tax ramifications. Our professionals
are always available to offer the best tax advice for each client's circumstances.
IRS Controversies
Companies or individuals subject to tax examinations or
investigations require the assistance of professionals experienced in dealing with the IRS. As necessary, our tax team represents
clients undergoing IRS disputes. We offer advice and facilitate discussions while striving for the most favorable result.
We have defended clients' tax choices and have helped them to avoid penalties. If the IRS conducts an investigation of
the procedures or tax decisions guided by another firm, our tax professionals help to minimize any penalties and monies owed.
Regardless of the dispute's outcome, we will work to revise existing procedures and minimize future IRS inquiries while
striving to obtain the best tax outcome for the client.
Leading Our Tax Department...
Tom Kosinski
Jeff Newman
Joe Odzer
Frank Washelesky
Alan Witt
To contact one of the directors in our tax department, click on their name above to send
an email or call them at 312/670-7444.