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Strategic Wealth Preservation & Tax Innovation
You have worked hard to build your legacy. Protecting it requires a partner who understands that every financial decision is a tax decision. Based in Denver and serving the Rocky Mountain West, Goodspeed Merrill provides the sophisticated resources and national-level expertise necessary to maximize tax efficiency and safeguard your personal and professional wealth.
Our Advantage: A Genuine Passion for Tax Strategy
While many see tax law as a burden, we see it as a puzzle full of opportunity. Our attorneys have a genuine passion for taxation because we enjoy the challenge of finding the “hidden” efficiencies that preserve your capital. We don’t just fill out forms; we thoroughly examine your financial landscape to discover strategies that others miss.
Integrated Tax & Wealth Services
Business Tax & Corporate Planning
We design tax-efficient structures for every stage of the business lifecycle—from startup to exit.
- Strategic Structuring: Choice of entity, tiered entity analysis, and “C-Corp” efficiency.
- Incentive Strategies: Tax-optimized compensation, equity grants, stock options, and deferred plans.
- Advanced Growth Tools: 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS), 1045 rollovers, and Permanent Capital Vehicles.
- Real Estate Optimization: 1031 exchanges, Opportunity Zone structuring, and land-banking for developers.
- Risk Management: Captive insurance and tax-efficient buy/sell funding.
Family & Generational Wealth
We create custom-designed structures to protect your family’s future and minimize liability.
- Asset Protection: Strategic planning to secure your hard-earned holdings.
- Trust Strategies: Grantor/Non-Grantor trusts, Sales to “Defective” Trusts, and Deferred Sales Trusts.
- Legacy Planning: Sophisticated gift and estate tax strategies, charitable giving, and special needs planning.
A Multidimensional Approach to Protection
Our solutions are never “one-size-fits-all.” By integrating our expertise in business, employment, and real estate law, we provide a 360-degree view of your wealth. Our goal is to educate you on every available option, empowering you to make informed decisions that secure your financial future.
Consult With an Expert Tax Strategist
We look forward to analyzing your situation and presenting you with creative, effective tax options.
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