Oakland County Tax Attorney

Audit Defense

Are you or your corporation currently under audit by the IRS or the state of Michigan? Have you recently received notice that the IRS or the state of Michigan is going to audit your tax return? Are you concerned about the likelihood of you or your business being subject to an audit?

Sunjay Sterling, Attorney at Law, PLLC has successfully represented corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and individuals under audit by the IRS and the state of Michigan. Sunjay Sterling’s audit and tax controversy practice includes representing corporations and individuals under audit, preparing and filing tax appeals in response to audits, negotiating settlements and offers in compromise, and counseling clients on tax compliance to reduce their audit risk.

I do not give false promises about the IRS Fresh Start program, nor do I claim to have a special direct line to the IRS. What I have is numerous years of practical experience representing corporations and individuals under audit by the IRS. As your Oakland County tax attorney, Sunjay Sterling, Attorney at Law, PLLC will give you a realistic assessment of what to expect during the audit process, the potential taxes, interest, fines, etc. the IRS may seek, and how we can contest them, all based on the facts specific to your situation.

If you are being investigated by or under audit by the IRS or the state of Michigan, Sunjay Sterling is an experienced and aggressive tax attorney who will ensure your rights are protected and not ignored by the IRS or the state of Michigan.

Tax Planning and Structuring Transactions for Corporations, Nonprofit Organizations and Individuals

Sunjay Sterling, Attorney at Law, PLLC provides tax planning services to corporations, partnerships, LLCs, nonprofit organizations and individuals. Tax planning for C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and nonprofit organizations begins at the entity selection stage and continues through the addition of shareholder owners, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, buyouts, and the eventual dissolution or sale of the company.

Starting your company as a C corporation, S corporation, LLC, partnership, or sole proprietorship determines how your business will be taxed and how you, as the owner of the company, will be taxed on your company’s earnings. Tax compliance can also vary between these different entity types as will your options when structuring certain transactions to minimize their taxable impact. Sunjay Sterling is an Oakland County tax lawyer experienced in counseling owners of C corporations, S corporations, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and non-profits from beginning to end in tax compliance matters. Sunjay Sterling can clearly explain what entity type is best for your business and why the other types can result in higher taxes, less flexibility and more liability.

Tax planning for individuals who are business owners includes finding specific sources of tax liabilities and then formulating and implementing practical solutions to reduce such liabilities in addition to reducing tax and audit risks while strengthening tax compliance. Planning for business succession is also a very important part of owning a business and is a key component of tax planning for business owners.

Oakland County Corporate Law Attorney

Sunjay Sterling, Attorney at Law, PLLC has represented and counseled C corporations, S corporations, general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, professional corporations and professional associations in a wide variety of legal matters including initial formation, structuring transactions and ongoing operations, negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts, corporate compliance and governance matters, and their sale, merger or dissolution. Whether your business needs counsel in structuring a transaction, handling negotiations, or overseeing aspects of daily operations, Sunjay Sterling is a corporate attorney who can provide exceptional results.

Contact Sunjay Sterling, Attorney at Law, PLLC at 248-938-5348 by using the contact form located below.

Commercial Agreements & Contracts

Sunjay Sterling has represented and counseled businesses on all manner of commercial contracts, licensing agreements, executive compensation agreements, employment agreements, non-compete agreements and confidentiality agreements. This includes negotiation of terms, drafting and preparation of contracts, amending and revising contracts, and termination of commercial contracts and licensing agreements. Sunjay Sterling has also prepared standard contracts for use by businesses in a number of different fields including software licensing and customer agreements and various disclosures, releases and service contracts for the medical field.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sunjay Sterling is a corporate attorney with extensive experience representing buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions. Sunjay Sterling’s M&A work includes negotiating the transaction and its representative contracts, in addition to structuring the deal with a focus on the client’s business needs and expectations.

Joint Ventures

Sunjay Sterling is a corporate attorney experienced in structuring all manner of joint ventures, including those between non-profit and for-profit entities. Sunjay Sterling’s experience includes negotiating the details of the joint venture, structuring the joint venture entity, and preparing all joint venture contracts, agreements and related legal documents.

Corporate Law and Tax Law

The work of a corporate attorney and tax attorney are closely intertwined. Business transactions can bring about significantly different tax results depending on the facts of the transaction. Business succession planning can also result in unexpected tax burdens if you are not receiving competent guidance. Sunjay Sterling has an intricate understanding of how tax law interacts with corporate law. As your corporate attorney he will identify and remedy issues before they become expensive problems in addition to developing and implementing practical solutions to resolve existing issues.