Taxation
At The Frutkin Law Firm, PLC, our attorneys have an in-depth understanding of tax law, and we assist individuals and businesses throughout the State of Arizona with tax-related legal issues.
Local, state, federal, and foreign tax laws are voluminous and constantly changing, requiring the advice of lawyers with a strong background in this particular area of law. Senior Counsel to the firm Harvey Frutkin is the author of Taxation of Executive Compensation: Planning and Practice, a scholarly treatise utilized by lawyers nationside in their tax law practice. In addition, David Epstein, an attorney with the firm, holds an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation, a postgraduate law degree wherein lawyers acquire particular expertise in a specialized field.
Tax issues touch upon every aspect of your life and every aspect of our law practice. As our attorneys engage in estate planning and business succession planning, trust and probate administration, business entity formation, bankruptcy and business transactions, we are constantly cognizant of the tax implications and taxation issues that are present at every turn. In this capacity, we advise clients on:
- estate and gift tax
- income tax
- generation-skipping transfer taxes
- step-up in basis for capital gains tax purposes
- charitable planning and charitable giving
In addition to tax-related transactions, we also assist clients with resolving any tax-related disputes that may arise in the course of life or business. We assist with disputes and compliance issues before the Arizona Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), including opinion letters, notices of deficiency, and tax determination letters.
For assistance in tax planning, transactions, compliance, or resolution of taxation disputes, contact The Frutkin Law Firm, PLC to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.



