PRACTICE AREAS

The Law Offices of Michael J. Karlan provides legal, tax, and consulting services. Michael J. Karlan specializes in business formation, business consulting, and individual and business tax planning.

CORPORATE PRACTICE

The Law Offices of Michael J. Karlan’s corporate practice includes :

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  • Assistance with business formation, operation, transfer, and dissolution.
  • Determination of appropriate business form.
  • Drafting of business operation agreements.
  • Assistance and ensuring compliance with filing, procedural and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Reviewing of business contracts and leases.
  • Obtaining trademark and copyright protection.
  • Determining and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulatory laws, including licensing, registration and taxation requirements.
  • Setting up, administering, and reviewing accounting and payroll systems, including proper methods of recordkeeping, proper withholding, and appropriate
determination of expenses and depreciation.
  • Drafting of employment agreements and independent contractor agreements.
  • Assistance drafting and reviewing business plans.

TAX PRACTICE

The Law Offices of Michael J. Karlan’s tax practice includes :

 

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  • Federal and state tax planning for individuals and business entitities, including retirement planning, IRA's, and Roth IRA's.
  • IRS and state audits and appeals.
  • Obtaining tax-exempt status for organizations.