August 2014

By Stephen Burroughs and Pilar Mata

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) issued a legal ruling determining that it will attribute the business activities of a multiple-member limited liability company classified as a partnership for tax purposes (LLC) to its members when determining whether such members are “doing business” in California. As a result

We are pleased to announce that Leah Robinson joined Sutherland’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice as a partner in New York. Prior to joining Sutherland, Leah was a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP.

Leah advises clients in state and local tax planning, policy, controversy and litigation across a wide range of industries, including