Strategies for Corporate Tax Planning provides an authoritative, insider"s perspective on best practices for helping corporate clients construct effective tax plans. Featuring partners from some of the nation"s leading law firms, this book guides the reader through evaluating proposed transactions in order to balance a client"s business goals and tax plan. From state and local tax laws to new federal guidelines, these experts discuss the current state of tax regulation and enforcement, and offer advice for keeping clients in compliance while achieving their financial objectives. Additionally, these top lawyers reveal their strategies for keeping abreast of current trends, understanding the structure and operations of a business, and taking early precautions to avoid potential problems. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to this complex area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities. Chapters Include: 1. Lewis T. Barr, Partner, Ulmer & Berne LLP - "M&A Tax Strategies for Corporations with Net Operating Losses" 2. Charles R. Beaudrot Jr., Partner, Morris, Manning & Martin LLP - "Business Tax Planning in an Era of Uncertainty" 3. Todd L. Denison, Partner, Phelps Dunbar LLP - "Serving Clients by Adapting to Change in the Corporate Tax Planning Field" 4. Mark A. Loyd, Member and Co-Chair, State and Local Tax Team, Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC - "Throw Out the Mold When Discerning Effective State and Local Tax Strategies for Businesses" 5. Ray N. Stevens, Partner, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP - "Trends and Changes in SALT Planning Strategies"