Tax Law
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Manuel ("Mike") Garcia, tax counsel to Ashford & Wriston, began practicing law in 1982.Mr. Garcia focuses his practice on tax law (domestic and international), business law and real estate law. His experience includes: Correcting FBAR filing violations (with or without the IRS offshore amnesty program) International Estate Tax Planning Pre-immigration tax planning for foreign individuals Tax free conversion of foreign corporation into Hawaii corporation Creating solutions to difficult FIRPTA related problems Personally structuring and implementing over 1,500 IRC §1031 exchanges Forming and advising §501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations Negotiating LLC, LLP and partnership agreements (with special emphasis on allocation of income and losses and distribution of cash provisions) for clients Negotiating with IRS and Hawaii Tax Department on a whole range of matters from proposed tax assessments to tax collection matters involving everything from "offers in compromise" to property discharge from tax liens in short sales Tax audits, tax appeals, and tax court Matter of Trust Estate of Daoang, 87 Hawaii 200, 953 P.2d 959 (Hawaii App. 1998) where Mr. Garcia successfully argued that decedent's letter to attorney constituted a valid 2nd amendment to decedent's revocable trust Contact info:[email protected] Click here to visit website
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Our company faced a daunting challenge: restructuring our operations to facilitate a strategic investment from a European partner, which created a web of international tax implications and domestic corporate law hurdles. We were referred to Mike Garcia at Ashford & Wriston, and it was the best decision we could have made. Leveraging his deep background in both domestic and international tax law that dates back to the early 80s, Mike provided a masterclass in strategic legal navigation. He didn't just identify the pitfalls; he architectured a solution that was both compliant and optimized for our long-term business goals in Hawaii and beyond. His simultaneous command of intricate tax codes and practical business law was exceptional. Mike’s professionalism is matched by his ability to explain complex concepts with clarity, making us confident partners in every decision. The transaction closed seamlessly, saving us significant future liability. For any business or real estate matter with a tax dimension, especially one crossing borders, Mike Garcia is the definitive expert.
