Atty. Thomas O. Katz
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.
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About Thomas O. Katz at a glance
Thomas O. Katz is a tax attorney based in Boca Raton, Florida, practicing at Katz Baskies & Wolf PLLC. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1982) and University of Pennsylvania (BS in Economics, 1979). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Fort Lauderdale) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Boca Raton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boca Raton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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