Overview
Dykema attorneys regularly counsel clients on a variety of adversarial tax proceedings including audit controversies, administrative proceedings and litigation. Our lawyers are not only experienced in handling complicated tax matters, but also in litigating tax cases—a rare combination of experience in today's legal arena. Drawing upon our unique wealth of skills, we are able to deliver the highest quality tax controversy counsel to our clients. Dykema’s tax practice is ranked nationwide among 2021 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers.
Our services include:
- Handling tax litigation in all federal and state courts, as well as the Michigan Tax Tribunal
- Handling administrative appeals at the Michigan Department of Treasury, including the State Tax Commission
- Appealing property taxes in all available forums
- Conducting state and federal tax audits
- Representing clients on income, gift, estate and other matters before the Internal Revenue Service in connection with audits and appeals
- Resolving disputes through legislation
Experience Matters
Our recent victories include:
- Winning a landmark use tax case that will save Michigan taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars
- Saving $30 million in a federal corporate income tax dispute
- Obtaining nearly $18 million in Single Business Tax Refunds
- Convincing the State of Michigan to withdraw an $8 million proposed Use Tax Assessment
- Achieving a $90 million true cash value reduction for industrial property
- Handling federal audits that resulted in no tax deficiency
- Reinstating a revoked tax abatement through state legislation
News
- February 24, 2014
- February 6, 2014
- February 4, 2014
- November 22, 2013
- August 2, 2013
- July 9, 2013
- July 8, 2013
- May 29, 2013
- May 23, 2013
- May 6, 2013
- January 9, 2013
- December 12, 2012
- December 4, 2012
Press Releases
- November 5, 2020
- November 1, 2019
- August 15, 2019
- November 1, 2018
- August 15, 2018
- March 6, 2018
- January 25, 2018
- November 1, 2017
- August 15, 2017
- August 15, 2016
- November 2, 2015
- August 18, 2015
- November 20, 2014
- October 27, 2011
Publications
- State Bar of MichiganMay 7, 2020
- Michigan Tax LawyerFall 2013
- "Using Forensic Accounting in Trust Disputes"ABA Commercial & Business LitigationSpring 2013, Vol. 14, No. 3
- "Real Property Taxes in Michigan," (editor and chapter author)Institute of Continuing Legal EducationOctober 24, 2011
Events & Speaking Engagements
- Your FATCA Overview, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants WebinarNovember 14, 2014
Articles & Alerts
- December 9, 2019
- December 19, 2018