Client Services
Property Tax Ad Valorem
Keeping business property taxes in line requires specialized knowledge of valuation, tax, accounting, and politics. We have vast experience in getting results - all along the line. Anywhere from annual filings, negotiations, and testimony.
-Oregon Measure 50-
Oregon's property tax system has been made more complex by an initiative measure passed recently (Ballot Measure 50). If you're like many of our Oregon clients, you didn't find the promised relief from Measure 50 when you paid property taxes. Tapanen Group's experienced tax professionals can help.
The comprehensive analysis of building capital expenditures to maximize allowable depreciation. A cost segregation analysis during construction, or after, can dramatically reduce taxes while creating a solid asset record.
Estate & Gift Tax
For wealth succession and advance gifting, our estate and gift tax valuations give you a solid basis to minimize tax exposure.
Financing/Refinancing
Many types of assets are used by businesses as collateral to obtain loans from financial institutions. An independent opinion of the assets' values is usually required. Tapanen Group is a national specialist in complex industrial facilities for wood products, metals, plastics, high technology, and food processing.
Loss Assessments
When disaster strikes, businesses often require a value measurement of loss. Tapanen Group has successfully assessed loss for the Alaska oil spill, Mt. St. Helens' volcanic eruption, as well as fire and flood.
Litigation Support
Some arguments over value are resolved only within the legal system. Our expert testimony is used by a wide range of hearings boards and courts. Tapanen Group's expertise is also called upon to expedite settlement in mediations.
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