Tax Opinions: Policies, Procedures and How They Are Unique

Tax Opinions: Policies, Procedures and How They Are Unique

Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 eastern time
Where: Zoom link provided to registrants

Corporate and commercial lawyers are often asked the threshold question “can you give this opinion or not.” The threshold question for tax lawyers is much more nuanced because there are “levels” of opinions that can be offered, representing different levels of certainty as to the conclusions expressed in the opinion, as designated by terms of art generally understood by tax practitioners. During this program, you “will” learn about differences between tax opinions and corporate opinions, and information from a survey that “should” give you food for thought regarding law firm policies and procedures for tax opinions. Also, “more likely than not,” the panel will endeavor to engage with the audience over the course of the session, so don’t hesitate ask questions or make comments at any time. Finally, there is “substantial authority,” or at least a “reasonable basis” for the proposition that the presentation will be leavened with a little fun, (even though it is about tax matters).