Jeffrey P.
Birdsong

Position: Partner
Office: New Orleans

Jeff Birdsong is a partner in the Tax Practice Group, where he represents businesses on state and local tax matters and not-for-profits in all areas of tax compliance.

Jeff advises businesses from across the industry spectrum on the full range of state and local tax (SALT) issues, including corporate income, franchise, sales and use, property, severance, hotel/motel, motor fuels, assorted excise, and other taxes. He also offers guidance, conducts SALT-related due diligence, provides post-closing support in the context of corporate transactions, and counsels not-for-profits on the formation of tax-exempt entities, tax reporting, and compliance.

Jeff works with clients at every step in the process, routinely developing effective tax strategies regarding commencing operations in Louisiana, property tax reporting, a wide variety of sales and use tax exemptions and exclusions, intercompany and related-party transactions, transfer pricing, inventory tax credit, multistate tax exposure for income tax withholding, Public Law 86-272, tax incentives, the constitutional limitations on the power to tax, and other matters. He frequently provides in-house training and presentations to clients and professional groups on a range of emerging tax issues.

In his tax controversy practice, Jeff delivers effective counsel in disputes with SALT authorities. He regularly advises clients in audits, protests, and appeals; appears before administrative bodies; and represents clients in mediations and settlement discussions. Jeff frequently helps clients reduce tax exposure and mitigate penalties through voluntary disclosures and negotiation of favorable settlements.