Marc A. Simonetti

Marc Simonetti advises and represents business clients on matters across the United States in all areas of state and local taxation, including income, franchise, sales & use tax, and gross receipts tax. He represents clients in tax controversy matters, advises clients on uncertain tax positions, counsels clients on tax planning engagements, and works with clients on tax policy matters.

Marc zealously represents his clients in controversy matters from audit through litigation-defending their tax positions and working to achieve practical solutions to controversy matters. He represents clients in matters ranging from audit defense to appellate litigation. Marc leads the team through every aspect of litigation: discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial and appeal. Marc is a skilled appellate advocate who has argued before state appellate courts around the country. He strives to make complex tax and Constitutional arguments clear for the appellate justices. Recognizing the inherent risks in litigation, Marc is skilled in attaining the best resolution for his client.

With a wide array of business clients, including Fortune 100, mid-size, and start-up companies, Marc advises on state and local tax issues that affect their business to maximize opportunities and minimize tax liabilities. He understands the national state tax landscape and advises his clients on the most tax efficient way to conduct business operations and avoid costly missteps. In the changing business environment where many clients face new and difficult tax issues regarding the application of old tax laws to new technology, Marc advises his clients on the tax consequences of participating in the digital economy.

Marc advises his clients on strategic business transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and mergers as well as business restructuring transactions. He skillfully advises his clients on how to navigate the state and local tax traps for the unwary in business transactions while working to achieve a tax efficient business structure.

Marc counsels his clients on tax policy matters to achieve their business goals. He works with clients to develop the tax technical points to advice their tax policy initiatives from legislative to regulatory matters.