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The firm has a broad tax practice, with clients throughout Mississippi as well as non-resident clients with interests in Mississippi. The firm's tax attorneys advise clients concerning a wide range of matters ranging from corporate acquisitions and dispositions to individual tax planning. The firm also represents clients in tax controversies with federal, state, and local tax authorities. The firm frequently appears before the Mississippi State Tax Commission to appeal tax assessments and to obtain advance rulings, often for the purpose of seeking economic development incentives. The firm's tax lawyers also practice before local tax authorities, handling appeals of property tax assessments and obtaining ad valorem tax exemptions. In addition, the firm provides extensive services to a variety of tax-exempt organizations, including several private foundations. The firm's tax attorneys also play a significant role in planning new businesses and selecting business entities.