GSBT - Carolyn Beckett specializes in the U.S. and international tax aspects of using alternative structures for the ownership of business and investment property

Carolyn M. Beckett

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Contact Information
Direct Phone: 512.370.2733
Fax: 512.370.2730

Carolyn Beckett specializes in the U.S. and international tax aspects of using alternative structures for the ownership of business and investment property, with particular emphasis on the use of partnerships and other pass-through entities such as trusts and family limited partnerships. Due to Ms. Beckett's extensive background in federal income taxation for both individuals and entities, she brings significant value to the proper analysis of international tax and treaty issues for the firm's multi-jurisdictional clients. She also advises clients concerning the tax considerations involved in the purchase and sale of real estate and the use of like-kind exchanges and other complex arrangements relating to real estate structure and tax issues. Ms. Beckett is licensed to practice law in Texas and New York, is Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of Texas and was named a Texas Super Lawyer in 2004 through 2007 by Law & Politics and Texas Monthly magazines. Ms. Beckett graduated with honors from The University of Texas School of Law in 1972 after receiving her B.B.A. in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin in 1969.

Education
University of Texas School of Law (J.D., with honors, 1972)
University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., Accounting, with honors, 1969)

Professional Affiliations and Honors
Board Certified, Tax Law (Texas Board of Legal Specialization)
American Bar Association
- Taxation Section
State Bar of Texas
State Bar of New York
Texas Society of CPAs and AICPA
- Taxation Section
Austin Accountants Breakfast Forum, Past Chair
Austin Tax Study Group, Past Chair
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Texas Super Lawyer (2004 through 2007),
Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazines