US Portfolio Tax Services

Portfolio Tax Services

Customized Tax Guidance for Private Equity-Backed Clients to Maximize Investment Returns

Elevate your private equity investments with Alverez & Marsal's (A&M) Portfolio Tax Services. We specialize in crafting and executing high-impact tax strategies, ensuring maximum value for your portfolio companies. From pre-acquisition to divestiture, our expert team works alongside you, optimizing structures and minimizing liabilities for optimal results. Don't just manage taxes; unlock potential value and enhance your bottom line with A&M TAX.

Unlocking Value: A Detailed Look at A&M TAX’s Portfolio Tax Services

Our seasoned experts possess extensive experience in assisting private equity-backed companies in navigating the intricate and dynamic tax environment. Our service list is expansive; from helping clients achieve value during the holding period to advising on key planning, compliance and operational tax matters-- we have you covered.  Below, are a few of the services we offer:

Advisory Tax Compliance Financial Reporting
Advisory

* Federal, multi-state and international tax planning, in concert with our international TAX network in over 40 countries


* Entity Rationalization and post transaction restructuring


* Tax filing methodology and Obligation Nexus study review


* Accounting methods


* R&D credits and incentives


* Tax attribute maximization


* Domestic Manufacturing Deduction


* Transaction Cost Analysis


* Transfer pricing


* Tax controversy


* Compensation and benefits Tax Matters


* Sales & Use tax


* Supply Chain


Tax Compliance

* US Federal and State Corporate, Partnership, S Corporation and Individual Income Tax compliance


* Assistance with federal and state tax notices


* Foreign financial account reporting


* Other information reporting (e.g. Form 1099, 8937, etc.)


* Purchase Agreement Tax Obligations (e.g. Form 8594, etc.)


* Other tax credits and incentives (i.e., WOTC)

Financial Reporting

* Income tax provision preparation


* Carve-out financials


* Uncertain tax position analysis and reporting

Our Portfolio Tax Services are designed to deliver substantial value to PE firms. We offer strategic advice to optimize tax efficiencies and minimize liabilities throughout the investment cycle, enhancing portfolio companies' performance and driving superior investment outcomes.


A Comprehensive Tax Strategy for Optimal Tax Maximization

Working closely with A&M's Private Equity and Transactions specialists,  our integrated approach encompasses comprehensive tax planning and compliance for global M&A activities. This allows us to generate collective insights, seize added value and address and minimize potential risks effectively. 

Our process unfolds in two stages: 

  1.  Firstly, addressing pre-acquisition and due diligence tax challenges, followed by strategizing the exit plan. 
  2. After the transaction, we serve as a central point, coordinating A&M's expert teams for compliance, reporting, sales, and cross-border transactions. 

Throughout, we establish a trusted partnership, offering tailored guidance to empower clients in making optimal business decisions.

Discover the Advantages of A&M TAX’s Portfolio Tax Services

Our comprehensive suite of tailored solutions provides unmatched expertise in tax planning, compliance and strategy and is your key to unlocking new opportunities, reducing risks and achieving greater success in today’s complex financial landscape. Explore the myriad of benefits that await you as we pave the way for financial excellence and growth:

  • Creates value and simplifies a complex situation: through strategic tax planning and structuring, we help our clients enhance their overall financial position and navigate intricate tax scenarios more efficiently.
  • Provides for new tax obligations: By addressing and accounting for potential tax liabilities and obligations early in the acquisition process, our clients better prepare for and manage any additional tax responsibilities that may arise as a result of the acquisition. (Are we trying to say here that we will deal with any tax exposures that are inherited from the seller during the acquisition?) 
  • Develops an exit strategy early on: By addressing tax considerations from the outset of an acquisition or investment, we help our clients proactively plan for the eventual sale or exit, potentially leading to significant financial advantages.
  • Provides central guidance and control: We serve as a designated focal point overseeing and directing all tax-related aspects of an acquisition or investment  . We serve as a designated focal point overseeing and directing all tax-related aspects of an acquisition or investment, ensuring a seamless future liquidity event. Our proactive approach includes the creation of sell-side diligence documentation during the hold period, guaranteeing the absence of any tax issues at the anticipated future event.
  • Enhances communication with stakeholders: We ensure a well-organized and transparent approach to tax matters, where companies can foster better understanding and collaboration among all parties involved in an acquisition or investment.
  • Fills the target’s tax expertise gap: We provide specialized tax expertise to address any gaps or shortcomings in our clients’ tax knowledge or capabilities.
  • Provides scenario planning: We anticipate and prepare for various potential tax outcomes or situations that may arise during an acquisition or investment.
  • Demonstrates trusted advisor role: Offering expert tax guidance and support, we serve as a reliable and dependable partner in critical financial matters.