Benefits Think Internal Revenue Code offers disaster relief funds outside gross incomes

By Kevin G. Bender, W. Birch Douglass III and Thomas P. Rohman

Published September 14, 2017 3:50 PM EDT Updated September 18, 2017 4:18 PM EDT 4 Min Read

Companies should divide up responsibility, develop a communications plan, contact their insurer and be supportive of employees.

Kevin G. Bender

Associate

Bender’s practice focuses on the representation of high net worth individuals, closely held businesses, and financial institutions with respect to a variety of tax, estate planning, trust and estate … Read full bio

W. Birch Douglass III

Counsel

Douglass is a trusted adviser to affluent private clients and family offices nationwide. Through his substantial experience in all areas of the tax law, he counsels clients on practical, … Read full bio

Thomas P. Rohman

Partner

Rohman represents and advises private businesses and their owners on matters relating to acquisitions, sales, joint ventures, recapitalizations and reorganizations, federal and state income tax … Read full bio

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