Mr. Katz’s diverse practice covers federal and state income tax, estate and gift tax planning, and state corporate, limited liability company and partnership law. This experience provides him with the ability to structure transactions to meet the tax and business needs of the Firm’s clients. This representation includes the typical structuring necessary for partnership, joint venture and corporate transactions, as well as, structuring litigation settlements and pleadings (with particular emphasis in probate litigation), workouts for debtors and creditors, and employee benefits. In particular, he addresses the needs of those clients of the Firm whose business endeavors must be structured to assist in maximizing opportunities to transfer wealth to later generations. Mr. Katz also consults with clients regarding state tax issues, and is widely-regarded as an expert on intangible tax and documentary stamp tax issues.
Mr. Katz is involved in the community and serves on the governing boards for a variety of local, state and national charitable organizations. A frequent lecturer on planned charitable giving, Mr. Katz helps structure gifts to charities that provide benefits for both donors and the organizations. He also is involved in advising charitable organizations on how to obtain and maintain their federal income tax exemption, as well as how to conduct activities that may give rise to unrelated business income.
Mr. Katz is involved in the community and serves on the governing boards for a variety of local, state and national charitable organizations. A frequent lecturer on planned charitable giving, Mr. Katz helps structure gifts to charities that provide benefits for both donors and the organizations. He also is involved in advising charitable organizations on how to obtain and maintain their federal income tax exemption, as well as how to conduct activities that may give rise to unrelated business income.
Contact & Links
- Direct Phone Number: 561-910-5700
- Phone Number: 561-910-5700
- Lawyer Page: https://www.katzbaskies.com/KatzBaskies/thomas-katz.html
Location
- 3020 North Military Trail, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Education
- University of Pennsylvania, BS in Economics, graduated 1979
Affiliations
- University of Pennsylvania - Center for Advanced Judaic Studies - Board of Overseers
- Jewish Community Foundation of South Palm Beach County - Professional Advisors Committee
- CLAL - The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership - Board of Directors; Former Chairman
- Community Foundation of Broward - Professional Advisors Council; former Chairman of Board
- National Museum of American Jewish History - Board of Directors
Headquarters:
Boca Raton, Florida
5 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Tax Law, Fort Lauderdale (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Tax Law
Special Focus:
- Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving
- Partnership
- Tax Planning
- Trusts and Estates
- Wealth Management
Publications
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