JohnAlanCohan@aol.com 310.278.0203 Probate/Conservatorships IRS Audits IRS Collection IRS Appeals U.S. Tax Court IRS Criminal Investigation Tax Litigation Tax Opinion Letters Business Plans Aviation Law Tax Exempt/Nonprofit Organizations All aspects of equine and livestock law, particularly tax matters, syndications, business plans, tax opinion letters, and drafting of business documents.		What is a Tax Opinion Letter? An area of concern for people in the horse, livestock and farming industries--among many other fields--is how to withstand IRS scrutiny in the event of an audit. Read More Importance of Tax Opinion Letters for Livestock Owners Livestock businesses should be operated basically in the same way as other business, utilizing business principles and judgment in decision-making, and maintaining appropriate books and records. For many ranchers, this activity is a second venture, entered into to supplement retirement income or with the expectation that assets will appreciate in value and later be sold, together with the ranch, at a profit... Read More