As partner in the firm's Tax Practice Group, Christopher Scarpa provides federal, state and local tax advice for limited liability companies, partnerships, corporations, investment companies, tax-exempt organizations and individuals. Mr. Scarpa counsels clients on the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, liquidations and financing transactions. His other practice areas include real estate transactions and syndications, representing individuals and businesses in connection with federal, state and local tax controversies, and tax planning in connection with multi-state business activities. Mr. Scarpa rounds out his practice in dealing with tax-exempt organizations, such as the formation of health care entities, applying for and maintaining tax-exempt status for nonprofit corporations, counseling on private inurement and private benefit concerns and planning for unrelated business taxable income.
Some of Mr. Scarpa's career highlights include:
• receiving his LL.M. in Taxation
• saving an individual over $1.5 million in tax and penalties in a federal tax controversy
• providing tax advice on the formation of an ambulatory surgical center joint venture between a tax-exempt hospital and doctors
• saving a corporation in excess of $300,000 in tax and penalties in a sales tax controversy
• counseling on the restructuring of a multi-state business operation prior to initial public offering
• providing tax advice on the rehabilitation of historic buildings, which yielded tax credits in excess of $1.5 million and $1.8 million
• giving a presentation to senior management of a large regional bank on the new markets tax credit
In 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005, Super Lawyers - the "ultimate guide to the top lawyers in Pennsylvania" - named Mr. Scarpa a "Rising Star," an honor received by only 2.5% of Pennsylvania lawyers each year. Rising Stars are chosen by their peers as being among the top up-and-coming lawyers in the state. |
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| PRACTICE AREAS |
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| Tax |
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| Nonprofit & Religious Organizations |
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| Health Care |
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| Banking & Financial Services |
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| Public Finance |
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| Renewable Energy & Clean Technology |
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| Spain & Latin America |
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| BAR ADMISSIONS |
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| Pennsylvania |
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| COURT ADMISSIONS |
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| U.S. Tax Court |
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| EDUCATION |
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| LL.M. in Taxation, summa cum laude, Temple University Beasley School of Law, 2000 |
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| J.D., cum laude, Temple University Beasley School of Law, 1996 |
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| B.S., maxima cum laude, LaSalle University, 1993 |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| American Bar Association, Section of Taxation |
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| Philadelphia Bar Association, Tax Section |
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| PUBLICATIONS |
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| Click here for a list of publications |
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| NEWS AND EVENTS |
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