Thomas E. Wrocklage II

Contact

Thomas.Wrocklage

Tom@nytax.art
(702) 306-5784
355 East 88th St. Apt 4A
New York, NY 10128

Practice

Thomas E. Wrocklage II advises and represents business clients on matters across the United States in all areas of state and local taxation, including income, franchise, sales & use tax, and gross receipts tax. He also addresses specialized areas including unclaimed property, financial services, bank taxes and all tax issues impacting the art community. He represents clients in tax controversy matters, advises clients on uncertain tax positions, counsels clients on tax planning engagements, and works with clients on tax policy matters. 

Tom represents his clients in controversy matters from audit through litigation—defending their tax positions and working to achieve practical solutions to controversy matters. He represents clients in matters ranging from audit defense to appellate litigation. Tom leads the team through every aspect of litigation: discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial and appeal. He strives to make complex tax and Constitutional arguments simple. Recognizing the inherent risks in litigation, Tom is skilled in attaining the best resolution for his client. 

With a wide array of business clients, including Fortune 100, mid-size, and start up companies, Tom advises on state and local tax issues that affect their business to maximize opportunities and minimize tax liabilities. He understands the national state tax landscape and advises his clients on the most tax efficient way to conduct business operations and avoid costly missteps. In the changing business environment where many clients face new and difficult tax issues regarding the application of old tax laws to new technology, Thom advises his clients on the tax consequences of participating in the digital economy.

Tom advises his clients on strategic business transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and mergers as well as business restructuring transactions.  He skillfully advises his clients on how to navigate the state and local tax traps for the unwary in business transactions while working to achieve a tax efficient business structure.

Tom counsels his clients on tax policy matters to achieve their business goals.  He works with clients to develop the tax technical points to advance their tax policy initiatives from legislative to regulatory matters.

Education

LL.M. Taxation, NYU School of Law, 2014

J.D., New York Law School, 2013 

B.S. Chemistry, Ramapo College, 2007

Bar Admissions 
 

New York 

 

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