Vinson & Elkins is widely recognized as having a premier state and local tax practice, with one of the largest, if not the largest, group of legal professionals devoted to Texas taxes. We have substantial experience and skill in tax matters involving virtually all taxes collected by the state of Texas and local tax jurisdictions. We offer a single-source, comprehensive solution of complex matters for major taxpayers.

Our focus on Texas taxes allows us to develop a level of depth and expertise in contested matters generally not available in multi-state practices. At the state level, we have significant expertise in audits, "reverse audits," refund claims and verifications, managed audits, administrative redeterminations, and litigation in district and appellate courts. Regarding local taxes, we are highly experienced in property tax valuations, exemptions, appeals and litigation; various franchise fees and assessments; industrial district and other agreements providing for payments in lieu of taxes; and tax abatements and other incentives.

V&E lawyers have extensive experience in general business planning and structuring of transactions to minimize state and local taxes. As part of our planning and structuring, we have obtained numerous advance determination letters from various taxing jurisdictions which provided favorable tax treatment to various transactions and business organization formats. V&E has experience representing clients in various industries including energy/oil and gas, healthcare, medical devices, technology, insurance, entertainment, and retail, as well as government entities and non-profits.