State and Local Tax

Thompson & Knight’s tax attorneys represent clients in planning and structuring their transactions in a manner that achieves optimal state and local tax efficiency, and also advocate for clients in the resolution of state and local tax disputes with taxing authorities. We have an extensive practice involving income, franchise, sales and use, severance and production, property, and other state and local taxes, with experience representing clients in administrative proceedings before the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, county appraisal districts, and other taxing authorities, including in court trials where necessary.

Our state and local tax expertise spans all types of industries, including energy, manufacturing, retail, and technology, among others. We are equipped to structure business operations and investments in Texas and many other U.S. states, working to minimize compliance burdens and state and local taxes for clients with operations and investments.