Bernard B. Clark
Tax Law
Tax Law
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Bernard Clark is experienced in all types of sophisticated tax planning and controversy work, representing large corporations and tax-exempt organizations mostly at the federal level. He has participated in obtaining numerous rulings from the Internal Revenue Service involving tax accounting and acquisition issues.Clients trust him to offer practical and creative solutions for a broad array of tax planning and controversy matters.Corporate mergers and recapitalizationsPlanning involving issues related to S corporation reorganizationsInvestments of mezzanine and venture capital fundsAcquisition of financially troubled companies (including preservation of net operating losses)Acquisitions of domestic entities by foreign companiesRepresentation of C corporations, S corporations and partnerships in audits and at appeal Bernard Clark is experienced in all types of sophisticated tax planning and controversy work, representing large corporations and tax-exempt organizations mostly at the federal level. He has participated in obtaining numerous rulings from the Internal Revenue Service involving tax accounting and acquisition issues.Clients trust him to offer practical and creative solutions for a broad array of tax planning and controversy matters.Corporate mergers and recapitalizationsPlanning involving issues related to S corporation reorganizationsInvestments of mezzanine and venture capital fundsAcquisition of financially troubled companies (including preservation of net operating losses)Acquisitions of domestic entities by foreign companiesRepresentation of C corporations, S corporations and partnerships in audits and at appeal Bernard Clark is experienced in all types of sophisticated tax planning and controversy work, representing large corporations and tax-exempt organizations mostly at the federal level. He has participated in obtaining numerous rulings from the Internal Revenue Service involving tax accounting and acquisition issues. Clients trust him to offer practical and creative solutions for a broad array of tax planning and controversy matters.
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Margaret Wilson
Our organization faced a complex, multi-state equipment leasing transaction with significant tax implications and potential controversy. We were referred to Bernard Clark at Moore & Van Allen, and it was the best decision we could have made. From our first meeting, his depth of knowledge was immediately apparent. Drawing on his 53 years of experience, particularly his recognized expertise in tax law and equipment finance, he didn't just review our structure—he re-engineered it with foresight. Mr. Clark anticipated issues we hadn't considered, navigating intricate federal tax regulations with a clarity that was invaluable. His background representing large corporations and tax-exempt organizations meant he understood the stakes and the nuance required. The transaction closed seamlessly, and his strategic planning has provided us with a robust, defensible position moving forward. Beyond his technical mastery, his professionalism and calm demeanor instilled confidence throughout our team. For sophisticated corporate tax and finance matters, Bernard Clark is simply unparalleled.