Tax Issues and Litigation with the Internal Revenue Service:

At Coulter & Associates we are experts in the tax issues and laws that apply to tax-exempt organizations. We obtain Federal and state tax-exemptions and provide continuing advice on how to keep and make the most of tax-exempt status. We are also available to represent clients, including Tax Exempt Organizations, their personnel and/or the directors in examinations by the Internal Revenue Service. In addition we are frequently consulted on issues of fiduciary conduct and potential liability at the Tax Exempt Organization level and that of individuals associated with the Tax Exempt Organization.

Organizations Advised:

Tax Exempt Organizations advised by Coulter & Associates include a broad array of entities:

• Educational Institutions
• Private Foundations
• Museums
• Public Charities including Social Service Organizations
• Business Leagues and Trade Associations
• Religious Organizations
• Special Purpose, Tax-Exempt Organizations including Support Organizations
• Heath Care Organizations
• Tax-Exempt Housing Developers
• Quasi-Governmental and Governmentally Affiliated Organizations

Formation of Nonprofit Organizations:

We are frequently called upon to advise and assist clients in the formation of new tax-exempt entities, including private operating and non-operating foundations, as well as publicly supported charities and other tax-exempt entities. In addition to providing legal advice regarding the appropriate form and jurisdiction of organization, and preparing, filing, and prosecuting applications for exemption, we have the experience and expertise to evaluate tax-exempt business and operational plans, including fund-raising, executive recruitment and compensation.

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