Robert R. Pluth Jr.
Partner
Robert R. Pluth Jr. represents taxpayers in connection with various federal income tax controversies, including complex tax accounting matters, tax shelters and the availability of research and development tax credits.
Along with partners in our White Collar Crime Group, Mr. Pluth represents taxpayers under criminal investigation regarding tax-sensitive activities.
In addition, he advises sophisticated businesses (including private equity and venture capital firms) and their owners in connection with tax, succession and estate planning strategies.
His practice places special emphasis on business and tax planning for:
- Businesses organized as limited liability companies (LLCs)
- Joint ventures
- Partnerships
- S corporations
- Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
- Privately-held corporations
Mr. Pluth was among the first attorneys to use LLCs and has lectured extensively throughout the United States and abroad on topics relating to their use.
Publications
Federal Taxation of Business Enterprises, three-volume tax treatise, Callaghan and Company (1989)
Speeches and Presentations
"Planning for the Death or Retirement of a Partner," 28th Annual American Institute on Federal Taxation, University of Alabama (2004)
"Partnership Contributions and Distributions: General Rules and Select Pitfalls," 26th Annual American Institute on Federal Taxation (June 2002)
"Family Limited Partnerships and LLCs," Estate Planning Council of Will County (April 2001)
"Choice of Business Entity," University of Alabama 54th Annual Federal Tax Clinic (2000)
"Partnerships and LLCs, Updates, Opportunities and Pitfalls," Ohio CPA Society (October 1999)
"The Limited Liability Company: A New Alternative," Chicago Estate Planning Council (April 1997)
"Limited Liability Companies: Selected Tax Issues," Illinois CPA Society Auditing and Accounting Conference
Awards and Honors
Leading Lawyer — Tax Law: Business, Illinois Leading Lawyers Network
AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Education
Northwestern University School of Law
(J.D., cum laude,
1980)
Lewis University
(B.A., Accountancy, mana cum laude,
1976)
Professional Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Teaching Appointments
Adjunct professor, Lewis University
Business law
Faculty, American Banker's Association National Trust School and National Graduate Trust School
Adjunct professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law Graduate Tax Program
Lecturer, Northwestern University School of Law
Income tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Section of Taxation
Lewis University
Board of Trustees and Executive Committee
