Corporate Tax Services

We provide the guidance, knowledge and experience you need to navigate the evolving corporate tax landscape.

Managing Complexity with Confidence  

Corporate tax departments are under more pressure than ever to manage the complexities of today’s domestic and global tax landscape 

From understanding the complicated web of corporate tax obligations, to creating effective and compliant tax structures, succeeding as a senior tax professional in today’s environment takes skill, dedication and careful planning 

BDO works with organizations of all sizes to navigate the intricacies of corporate tax law and provide guidance on compliance with constantly changing regulationsTaking a total tax approachwe look at the intersection of international, federal and state and local legislation governing corporations to understand interdependencies, risks, and tax planning opportunities. Bringing decades of experience, our Corporate Tax Services team includes former policymakers and regulators who were involved in designing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts, as well as implementing corporate rules on audit, examination, and in granting taxpayers favorable rulings on restructurings.  

 Whether your organization needs support understanding the planning opportunities associated with the most recent corporate tax legislationmanaging the complexities of a multinational tax footprint, or planning for the tax implications of a corporate transaction, BDO is here to help.  


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How BDO Can Help

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Capitalize on Tax Opportunities

Take advantage of tax planning opportunities related to recent tax laws, such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Understand M&A-related Taxes 

Understand tax implications of corporate transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring and others. 

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Set Up Tax-Favorable Entities

Determine the right corporate entity structures for your organization, incorporating tax considerations and business operational goals.

Capabilities

Whether your organization needs support understanding the planning opportunities associated with the most recent corporate tax legislation, managing the complexities of a multinational tax footprint, or planning for the tax implications of a corporate transaction, BDO is here to help.  

  • Corporate Distributions and Redemptions
  • Stock and Asset Basis Calculations
  • Taxable Acquisitions, Liquidations, and Stock Losses
  • Tax-Free Reorganizations and Formations
  • Spin-Offs, Split-Offs, and Split-Ups
  • E&P Analysis
  • NOL and Other Attribute Determinations and Optimization
  • Troubled Corporation Workouts
  • Debt Restructurings
  • Bankruptcy 
  • Uniform Loss Rules 
  • Tax Sharing Agreements 
  • Entity Conversions 
  • S Corporations 
  • Legal Entity Rationalization 
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Attribute Preservation 
  • Transaction Cost Analysis 
  • Section 382 Studies 
  • Capitalization Planning – Debt Versus Equity Analysis 
  • Accumulated Earnings Tax Planning 
  • Personal Holding Company Planning 

BDO's Total Tax Approach

At BDO, we combine our technical knowledge with emerging technologies and work collaboratively to address your tax reporting obligations, transform your tax function and identify opportunities across your total tax footprint. 

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Meet Our Corporate Tax Leader

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    Kevin Ainsworth

    Principal, National Tax Office, Technical Practice Leader Corporate Tax Mergers & Acquisitions

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