ATTORNEY PROFILE
TAX ATTORNEY IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
TAXATION, ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE
Admissions:
U.S Tax Court, 1993
Georgia Bar, 1986
South Carolina Bar, 1985
Education:
Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, 1988
LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation
University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina, 1984
J.D. (Juris Doctor)
University of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 1981
B.S. (Bachelor of Science) in Accounting
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Speaker, Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants on Tax and Estate Planning Topics
Speaker, American Cancer Society on Business, Tax and Estate Planning Topics
Speaker, Medical University of South Carolina on Business, Tax and Estate Planning Topics
Speaker, National Business Institute on Estate Planning Topics
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Professional Associations and Memberships:
Georgia Bar Association, Member
Charleston Tax Council, Member
Charleston Estate Planning Council, Former Member
American Cancer Society, Georgia, Former Member, Board of Directors
American Cancer Society, Georgia, Former Chairman, Committee on Legacies Planned Giving
South Carolina Bar Association, Member
Charleston County Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Former Member
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Areas of Practice:
Business Organizations International Taxation
Business Successions Tax Litigation
Closely Held Businesses Mergers & Acquisitions
Dissolution Probate & Estate Administration
Formation & Business Planning Estate Administration
Joint Ventures Private Placements
Limited Liability Companies Taxation Law
Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations Corporate Taxation
Partnerships Estate & Gift Taxation
Reorganizations Excise Taxes
Estate Planning Income Taxation
Guardianships & Conservatorships Payroll Taxes
Living Wills Property (Ad Valorem) Taxes
Powers of Attorney and Appointment Sales & Use Taxes
Trusts Wills
Prenuptial Agreements
For over 30 years, John Kachmarsky has served businesses and individuals in South Carolina and Georgia. As a tax lawyer, he also represents clients from across the nation in estate planning matters and those facing serious tax controversies before the United States Tax Court. Prior to and while attending law school, he worked in several Certified Public Accounting firms in their tax departments.
This level of professional accomplishment is uncommon and allows our firm to proudly accept referrals from attorneys who recognize the value of thoroughly knowledgeable and experienced tax law guidance and counsel to their clients.
To discuss our availability for attorney referral, please e-mail our Charleston office directly. You may also schedule a telephone consultation by calling us at 843-720-3724.
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​Asset Protection & LLC Formation
Business Formation & Contracts
Conservatorships & Powers of Attorney
Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
Credit Shelter (By-Pass) Trusts
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts
Health Care Power of Attorneys
Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Qualified Personal Residence Trusts
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
Probate & Estate Administration
Tax Settlement & Offers in Compromise
Collection Due Process Hearings
Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy
Will Contests, Business & Estate Litigation
OFFICE LOCATION:
Law Office of John Kachmarsky
171 Church Street, Suite 330
Charleston, SC 29401
Telephone: 843-720-3724
Fax: 843-937-8210
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OUR PRACTICE AREAS:
CHARLESTON TAX LAW FIRM
GUIDANCE IN TAX AND ESTATE MATTERS
Charleston Tax Attorney, John Kachmarsky, and the Law Office of John Kachmarsky provide legal services in the areas of Asset Protection, LLC (Limited Liability Company) Formation, Business Formation, Contracts, Conservatorships, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, Probate, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, FINRA Disputes, Securities Losses, Income Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Controversy, Tax Litigation, Tax Settlement, and Offer in Compromise to individual and business clients in Charleston and throughout South Carolina and the U.S. including communities such as North Charleston, Summerville, Mt. Pleasant, Hilton Head Island, Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, Florence, Beaufort, Moncks Corner, Goose Creek, Isle of Palms, Daniel Island, James Island, Charleston County, Berkeley County, Dorchester County, Beaufort County, Horry County, Georgetown County, Florence County and Colleton County.
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John Kachmarsky is a Charleston Tax Attorney with a Master of Laws Degree in Taxation. Charleston Tax Attorney, John Kachmarsky, is licensed to practice law in South Carolina and Georgia and represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Tax Court.