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Wood LLP is devoted exclusively to tax matters and is comprised of tax lawyers with extensive experience in federal and state taxes.  We handle federal and state tax planning, tax audits, administrative appeals and tax controversies nationwide.  We are particularly known for our work on the taxation of damage awards and settlement payments.  We maintain an active practice advising plaintiffs, defendants, lawyers and settlement administrators on general tax matters as well as the tax treatment of litigation finance transactions.

Our Transactional and Tax Opinion Group writes numerous formal tax opinions every year.  The topics range from qualified small business stock, capital gain characterization issues, the tax treatment of litigation settlements, the deductibility of legal fees, constructive receipt and other timing of income issues, and numerous other subjects.

We also have an active tax controversy practice, protesting, appealing and disputing tax assessments.  Our Tax Controversy Group handles tax controversies ranging from simple audits to eggshell audits and even to criminal investigations.  We have experience in cases before the California Office of Tax Appeals, U.S. Tax Court, District Court, and appellate courts.

We welcome the opportunity to assist with your tax issues.

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