James P. Greene
& Associates
A Premier Chicago Based Law Firm Dedicated to Our Clients' Futures
Do you need a lawyer or have a question about our law firm? Call or email us @ 312-346-8077
PRACTICE
AREAS
James P. Greene & Associates focuses on the key business issues of federal and state corporate tax, individual tax, litigation and economic tax analysis. Additionally, our firm practices in the areas of asset protection, guardianships, probate, estate planning, business planning, appeals, and litigation. These areas, in concert with tax law, give our clients unique advantages in their strategic planning.
We believe that James P. Greene & Associates is poised to develop into one of the country's leading tax law firms, offering economic tax analysis, legislative analysis and legal consultation under the same umbrella.
Additionally, James P. Greene, the firm's principal, is a member of the tax faculty at The John Marshall Law School and teaches in the L.L.M tax program.
Mr. Greene is founder and president of the Illinois Tax Training Institute, which is a unique organization. It is designed to offer tax training to individuals seeking entrepreneurship, financial Independence, and self-sufficiency. An integral component of the institute's mission is to develop more IRS certified tax professionals to better assist individuals and business entities with federal and state tax issues, and tax compliance.
The institute is also devoted to promoting employment in Illinois, increasing state income and business tax revenue, and impacting the efforts to move individuals from welfare to work.
Individuals
James P. Greene & Associates offers preparation of simple and complex tax returns including, but not limited to, returns for decedent estates, trusts, guardianships, multi-state income, and sole proprietors. We successfully resolve federal, state, and multi-state tax issues, including audits, tax court, and federal court litigation. All tax planning strategies incorporate domestic and international mechanisms when applicable.
Asset Protection
James P. Greene & Associates develops full and complete asset protection planning packages customized to the financial positions and future wealth requirements of clients. Asset protection for individuals with or without a business can be coupled with estate planning to establish specific, effective strategies to preserve and transfer assets from generation to generation.
Trusts
James P. Greene & Associates is seasoned in our ability to prepare various simple and complex trusts; both irrevocable and revocable, each designed to accomplish client specific goals. We strategize, prepare returns, and administer trusts for clients seeking asset protection and estate planning.
International Tax
James P. Greene & Associates is one of the few tax law firms in Illinois which focuses on the development of international corporate presence and offshore asset trusts. Our firm is knowledgeable of international matters regarding sources of income, foreign tax credits, exchange rate differentials, and conversions. We maintain relationships with international businesses and personnel who can assist our U.S. clients in implementing offshore strategies. We assist in tax planning for foreign investment companies, foreign personal holding companies, subpart F income, controlled foreign corporations and more. We also assist recent citizens, non-resident aliens and resident aliens in complying with the complex U.S. tax code provisions and U.S. tax laws.
Corporations
James P. Greene & Associates represents clients with IRS controversies stemming from any aspect of corporate tax filing, for S-corporations, C-corporations, non-profits, employment taxes, cooperatives, and LLCs. We will:
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Develop short and long-term tax and income planning strategies for national and international business activities
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Structure strategic mergers and acquisitions, taxable and tax free reorganizations, and liquidations
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Prepare corporate tax returns and review or amend previously filed returns, as deemed necessary
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Provide dynamic corporate planning determining the appropriate structure based on the client's needs.
Additional Services
James P. Greene & Associates also provides services for matters concerning:
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Guardianships
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Probate
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Civil Litigation
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Civil Appeals
Corporations
James P. Greene & Associates represents clients with IRS controversies stemming from any aspect of corporate tax filing, for S-corporations, C-corporations, non-profits, employment taxes, cooperatives, and LLCs. We will:
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Develop short and long-term tax and income planning strategies for national and international business activities
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Structure strategic mergers and acquisitions, taxable and tax free reorganizations, and liquidations
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Prepare corporate tax returns and review or amend previously filed returns, as deemed necessary
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Provide dynamic corporate planning determining the appropriate structure based on the client's needs
Non-Corporate Business Entities
James P. Greene & Associates is at the forefront of tax analysis and strategies for all business entities, including partnerships and limited liability companies. Our expertise enables us to effectively design various multi-tiered corporate and partnership structures to maximize financial flexibility and minimize taxes.
Non - Profits
For more than 30 years, James P. Greene & Associates has successfully worked with numerous non-profit entities to resolve tax and employment issues. Our expertise includes business formation and documentation, merger strategies, joint ventures, dissolutions, and subsidiary structures. We resolve internal issues which may jeopardize tax exempt status, such as private inurement, 990 employment taxes, 403(b) issues, and other matters related to tax exemption. We assist with grant research, advise on issues regarding the board of directors, employment, suppliers, and contracts for non-profit development.
Federal, State & City Levels
At the federal, state, and city levels, James P. Greene & Associates provides services which are unique to most tax law firms. We provide:
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Legal and economic consulting on the tax impact of community specific economic development and legislation
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Tax support services to city and state employees, low income and elderly taxpayers
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Tax analysis and expert consultation in the preparation of legislation
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Tax legislation analysis for determining short-term and long-term regional demographic effects
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Analysis of the impact of individual income tax legislation, corporate tax legislation, property tax and excise tax legislation, including revenue projections
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Economic forecasting and research related to taxes for developing efficient programs which maximize revenue generation, while minimizing distortions of targeted markets
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Assistance and representation for city and state departments in supporting tax enforcement and litigation; thereby, effectively decreasing city and state fiscal budgetary obligations through outsourcing
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Act as subcontractors to any principal contractor in analysis of bond documents, tax credit analysis, partnership agreements, and other bond finance related documents and financing structures
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Train federal, state, and city tax agents on new tax laws, regulations and procedures
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Act as principal in community TIF analysis and community recommendations
OUR VISION
James P. Greene and Associates is an extraordinary problem-solving law firm. We listen to our client’s needs and present multiple alternatives to their problems. We research issues and stay current with news and information regarding the subject. We realize all clients are different and have different goals and problems. We treat clients as individuals. We want our clients to get the best legal advice available.
Our vision is to provide high quality legal work, legal counseling and to see to it the client is satisfied with our achievements. At James P. Greene and Associates we go the extra length to achieve results our clients can feel good about and we keep our clients aware of what is happening with their case.
All our clients are treated with respect. At James P. Greene and Associates we realize clients make mistakes. Sometimes without knowing it was a mistake until after the fact. That is not a problem at James P. Greene and Associates. It is our responsibility to mitigate bad situations which may result from those mistakes. We solve problems without pointing blame!
Once you are a client, you are more than just a case number. You are a person!
OUR ATTORNEYS
James P. Greene
Managing Partner
James P. Greene graduated from Georgetown University Law Center, JD/LL.M (Tax) in 1995.
He holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland and is certified by the University of Illinois as a Master Online Teacher.
Mr. Greene operates a full-service law practice in Naperville Illinois where he concentrates in the areas of tax, corporations, partnerships, trusts, non-profits, asset protection, elder law and estate and business planning.
As a former faculty member at the John Marshall law School in Chicago, Mr. Greene has taught coursework in both international and corporate tax. In addition, Mr. Greene has taught various courses in economics at universities and colleges throughout the United States. Mr. Greene performs public speaking on topics ranging from Asset Protection to Estate Planning and Taxation.
In 2007, Mr. Greene founded the Illinois Tax Training Institute (ITTI). ITTI is Illinois’ only tax
training school leading to representation before the Internal Revenue Service. At the time of this writing, ITTI continues as the only tax school in Illinois expressly training for high paying careers in IRS tax representation. ITTI is paving the way to individual financial independence by teaching members of the community and tax preparers, to become professionals in tax representation for individuals and businesses.
The Institute promotes tax compliance and integrity in the profession and gears its courses to reflect the significant role of ethics in the practice.
CONTACT
James P. Greene
& Associates
OUR ADDRESS
Locations:
1250 E. Diehl Rd | #102
Naperville, IL 60563
Telephone: (312) 617-2981
Fax: (312)346-8066
Email: jgreene@jamesgreenelaw.com
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