Tax

Forward Thinking. Global Mindset. Adding Value.

Today's unprecedented economic challenges are forcing companies to rethink the way they do business. To meet these new challenges, many organizations are seeking a different type of tax advice.

The modern tax professionals of KPMG and the member firms of KPMG International focus on turning knowledge into value for our clients. This begins by thinking beyond the present. That is, we anticipate the potential long- and short-term consequences of an action. In addition, we take the time to consider the various obstacles to change, and through our collaborative, global-network approach help clients implement decisions that can deliver real value to their businesses. Today and in the future. To meet these new challenges, many organizations are seeking a different type of tax advice. It's advice that goes beyond the present. Beyond borders. Even beyond tax. In other words, it's the type of advice you can expect from the modern tax professionals at KPMG.

At KPMG, our modern tax professional are Forward Thinking, possess a Global Mindset and are Adding Value. The modern tax professional brings the proposition to life by consistently and globally displaying a multi-disciplinary approach, technical excellence, quality & integrity, industry knowledge and an understanding of the new world of tax & how it impacts our communities.

We offer a range of tax services to our clients — from state and local tax to international corporate tax — to help develop business, improve processes, manage costs, and stay in step with regulatory requirements.

Federal Tax Services (FedTax)

Attuned to the latest IRS rules and regulations, KPMG's Federal Tax professionals offer a broad range of capabilities in the following areas:

Tax Compliance and Consulting Services

Through our full-service delivery approach, our professionals can help businesses act in accordance with the rules and regulations related to federal, state, and local income and franchise taxes, including support in the following areas:

  • Tax Compliance Services: We provide federal tax compliance services. Our standard compliance methodology, applied consistently by KPMG nationwide, can help drive efficiencies throughout the process.
  • Day-to-Day Tax Consulting Services: Our tax professionals offer tax compliance planning and tax provision support, and typically have firsthand knowledge of information potentially affecting the overall tax position of an organization.
  • Tax Provision Services: In appropriate circumstances, KPMG can assist with the preparation of income tax provisions.
  • Tax Co-Sourcing Services: Our service includes the use of a clear and structured sourcing approach to help companies determine the best fit for their organizations and determine whether local outsourcing, co-sourcing, or offshore resources provide the best option and provide the necessary services to augment company tax departments.

Accounting Methods and Credit Services. Our team comprises a national group of tax professionals from our Washington National Tax practice who cover the following service areas:

  • Tax Accounting: We can analyze a company's unique accounting methods for potential tax planning, including valuation alternatives for inventory.
  • Research and Development Tax Credits: We can review a company's research and development expenditures for deduction and credit purposes.
  • Fixed Assets: We can review a company's fixed assets to help it effectively manage its cost recovery and capitalization issues.

Federal Legislative and Regulatory Services

As a part of our Washington National Tax practice, the Federal Legislative and Regulatory Services group provides a number of services, including: analysis of pending and proposed legislation and administrative guidance; formulation of approaches to assess the potential impact of legislative and administrative tax rules; preparation and coordination of proposals, testimony, and other legislative documents; formation of industry coalitions; and briefings and discussions to keep clients current on legislative and regulatory developments.

Global Tax Transformation Services

KPMG's Global Tax Transformation professionals can help a company's tax department operate more efficiently and effectively and bring tangible benefits to the company, while enhancing its reputation within the organization.

Tax Controversy Services

KPMG's Tax Controversy Services (TCS) professionals help companies understand, anticipate, and strategically respond to the IRS, from the beginning of a controversy to its final resolution. Many of our TCS professionals have been directly involved in developing and litigating precedent-setting tax cases, assisting with the implementation of IRS compliance programs, establishing tax policy, and drafting new legislation. Primary services include:

  • IRS Exam Tax Consulting and Appeals Assistance: We provide traditional tax consulting assistance in the examination context as well preparing protests and representing clients at appeals.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution: Our TCS professionals can assist clients in determining which alternative dispute resolution technique, such as mediation (Fast-Track Settlement and post-appeals), arbitration, early referral, pre-filing agreements, and accelerated issue resolution, may fit each specific situation.
  • Interest Computation Assistance: We analyze IRS transcripts, review the interest computations, and correctly apply computational procedures to help companies successfully identify errors that could lower interest liabilities or create interest refunds.