Services State & Local Tax

Kean Miller counsels national, regional, and local clients in state and local tax planning, operations, and controversy. Our lawyers routinely assist clients with resolving concerns involving income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts and property taxes, operationally, at the administrative level and in litigation. Our tax team combines deep legal expertise, strategic thinking, and a client-focused approach to address the complex and ever-changing landscape of state and local taxation. Our state and local tax (SALT) attorneys have comprehensive knowledge of state and local tax laws across multiple jurisdictions and are nationally known experts in Louisiana and Texas taxation. Our proficiency and expertise include handling constitutional issues, nexus determinations, apportionment disputes, and taxation of digital goods and services, as well as significant familiarity with state and local economic development programs and tax incentives.

We deeply appreciate our clients and work with them to be proactive in compliance and planning. We assist our clients with tax compliance to minimize risks and avoid disputes, offer strategic tax planning to optimize business structures and transactions for tax efficiency and monitor legislative and regulatory developments to anticipate changes and provide timely counsel and advice. Kean Miller’s SALT attorneys routinely assist clients with navigating Louisiana’s unique and complex political landscape, including engaging in government affairs, advocating for tax policy changes, and working to shape state and local tax policy.

When controversy occurs, our SALT lawyers are skilled in resolving tax disputes through negotiations, administrative hearings, and settlements and, if necessary, litigation. We have significant experience in litigation at the administrative, trial, and appellate levels, with a proven track record of success.  We excel at handling high-stakes audits and appeals involving complex legal and factual issues.

Our approach is first and foremost, client centered. We focus on understanding our clients’ industries and tailor advice to our clients’ specific business needs, to provide clear, actionable guidance to help clients navigate tax challenges confidently. Our goal is to maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness, transparency, and value-driven service.

Our attorneys are recognized thought leaders in state and local taxation and engages in thought leadership through publications, presentations, and participation in industry organizations. When requested, we have assisted clients by providing educational resources and training to clients on tax compliance, planning, and dispute resolution.

Representative Experience

• Successfully litigated matters in which state tax regulations were invalidated.
• Successfully handled audits litigation involving multi-parish sales taxes on prescription drugs.
• Negotiated very favorable resolution of alternative apportionment issues.
• Handled multi-parish voluntary disclosure agreements.
• Advising clients on state tax regulatory matters.
• Submission of draft regulations concerning sales and use and franchise taxes.
• Legislative representation, including working with legislators to draft statutory revisions to implement tax changes.
• Representation of clients in obtaining guidance for tax and business compliance purposes and in the resolution of audits.
• Structuring transactions and businesses to minimize Louisiana tax liability.
• Securing favorable ruling letters for clients.
• Successfully advocating for tax policy changes related to exemptions from state sales tax for certain transactions between affiliated companies and for the performance of services for use outside Louisiana.