Tax-exempt organizations are subject to specific tax regulation, and Gunster attorneys understand how to get these organizations where they need to go. Our Tax attorneys advise on the formation of non-profit corporations and charitable trusts, assist with IRS related tax exemption applications and private letter rulings, as well as on grant making, charitable solicitation and fundraising compliance matters.
Our Tax attorneys structure mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures for non-profit organizations, as well as advise on the creation of complex structures involving for- and not-for-profit organizations. The firm also represents tax-exempt clients in state and federal audits and appeals, charitable giving programs including gift annuity registrations, charitable remainder and lead trust planning, unrelated business income tax issues, prohibited transaction issues, corporate governance challenges, conflicts of interest and director and officer liability.