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State Attorneys General Take a Strong Pro-Enforcement Stance in Comments to Draft Merger Guidelines

Examining the context, impact of Ohio high court tax statute decision

Ted’s practice encompasses the wide spectrum of state and local tax issues, including sales and use, commercial activity, passthrough entity, financial institution, personal income, municipal income, trust, property, public utility and miscellaneous excise taxes. He frequently assists holders for unclaimed fund audits for Delaware or for multiple states. He has drafted and supported legislation to resolve tax issues on behalf of clients and also participated in legislative projects to improve the tax administration process generally. His litigation experiences helps guide his advising of taxpayers.

Ted chairs a task force addressing the taxation of digital goods and services by the states for the American Bar Association, Taxation Section, State and Local Taxes Committee and is a past Chair of that Committee (2017-2019). He is a frequent speaker and has been an adjunct professor at Capital University Law School since 1993. He is active in projects addressing tax administration on behalf of associations and state and local governmental entities .

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J.D., The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law, 1977

B.A., Ohio Northern University, 1974

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<li>Chambers USA: Tax in Ohio (2020 to 2023)
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<li>Band 1 (2020 to 2023)</li>
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<li>The Legal 500 United States (2020 to 2023)
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<li>Recommended in Tax &#8211; US taxes: contentious</li>
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<li><em>The Best Lawyers in America</em>®
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<li>Ohio: Tax Law (2014 to present)
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<li>Lawyer of the Year (2023)</li>
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<li>Ohio: Litigation and Controversy &#8211; Tax (2021 to present)
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<li>Lawyer of the Year (2022, 2024)</li>
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<li><em>Columbus CEO</em>, &#8220;Top Lawyers in Central Ohio&#8221; (2020)</li>
<li>Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent</li>
<li>Ohio &#8220;Super Lawyer&#8221; (2004 to 2006, 2008)</li>
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BakerHostetler team secures favorable Ohio Supreme Court tax ruling for client

Ted Bernert and Dave Ebersole Speak at Annual Ohio Tax Conference

Ted Bernert Presents at the Indiana Business Tax Conference

BakerHostetler Attorneys and Practice Areas Recognized in The Legal 500 2023 Guide

Chambers USA Guide 2023 Honors 147 BakerHostetler Attorneys and Recognizes 64 Practice Areas

Ohio Supreme Court Waves Red Flag on Commercial Activity Tax Assessment

Ted Bernert Discusses State Taxes and Pass-Through Entities

Matt Hunsaker, Ted Bernert, Mike Semes and Dave Ebersole Speak at COST Mid-West Regional State Tax Seminar

Ted Bernert Addresses Status of State Taxation of Gain on Sales of Interest in a Business

Hundreds of BakerHostetler Attorneys Honored as 2023 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch and Lawyers of the Year

Ted Bernert Quoted in Law360 Article on Fracking Firm That Seeks Tax Exemption

BakerHostetler Attorneys, Practice Areas Shine in The Legal 500 2022 Guide

Chambers USA Guide 2022 Honors 145 BakerHostetler Attorneys and Recognizes 62 Practice Areas

Employment Law Spotlight

Tax Withholding Policies in a Work-From-Home Environment

Edward Bernert, Matt Hunsaker, David Ebersole Speakers for Ohio Business Tax Conference

Edward Bernert Speaks on Work-From-Home Environment

Edward Bernert, Brian Davis, Jeffrey Paravano, David Ebersole, Nicholas Mowbray are Speakers at Cleveland Tax Institute

Edward Bernert Authors Comments on Taxation of Digital Products

191 BakerHostetler Attorneys Named in 2022 “Best Lawyers” List; 10 Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year”

Ted Bernert Comments on Apple’s Appeal over Ohio Tax on Sales of E-Books, Apps

Virtual Roundtable: Life Goes On In The Tax World

Repeal of Ohio Sales and Use Taxes on Employment Services and  Employment Placement Services

BakerHostetler Attorneys, Practice Areas Recognized in The Legal 500 Guide for 2021

Edward Bernert Discusses Ohio Sales & Use Tax Developments

Chambers and Partners USA Honors 134 BakerHostetler Attorneys and 55 Practice Areas in 2021 USA Guide

Edward Bernert Leads Webinar for Nationwide State Income Tax Seminar

Edward Bernert Quoted Regarding Tax Implications of Employees Working Out of State

Webinar: Legal Considerations for Employers Amid 2021’s New and Changing “Normal”

Edward Bernert, Christopher Swift, David Ebersole Speak at Ohio Business Tax Conference

Ted Bernert Comments on Disputes over City Wage Taxes as Work-From-Home Policies Persist

Webinar: Practical Solutions to Tax Issues Facing Employers With Increased Telecommuting

Jeffrey Paravano, Christopher Swift, Ted Bernert and David Ebersole are Speakers at Cleveland Tax Institute

Ted Bernert Leads Webinar on Taxes and Digital Economy

BakerHostetler Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 Annual Guide

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Maryland and Other States Weighing Taxes on Digital Ads

Chambers and Partners USA Honors 121 Attorneys and 35 Practice Areas in 2020 Guide

Ohio Extending Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline

Ohio COVID-19 Tax Relief Legislation

Have you Thought About … How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Your State and Local Tax Posture  Now that Employees are Conducting More Activities from Remote Locations?

Edward Bernert Will Speak on “Wayfair” Decision at Ohio Business Tax Conference

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Unclaimed Property

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<li>Prevailed as appellee at the Ohio Supreme Court resisting an employment services (sales) tax.</li>
<li>Twice established a municipal tax exemption at the Ohio Supreme Court for a senior executive for two municipal tax assessments in two cities under two different theories.</li>
<li>Argued a significant property valuation case at the Ohio Supreme Court under a new statute that changed the standard for valuing commercial property.</li>
<li>Obtained a sales tax refund at the Supreme Court, reversing the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals on behalf of a carrier claiming public utility status.</li>
<li>Successfully prosecuted numerous decisions at the Ohio Supreme Court and courts of appeal for manufacturers, financial institutions, wholesalers, service providers, public utilities, individuals, a hospital and a church.</li>
<li>Tried numerous cases to a favorable decision or settlement at the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals and Ohio and other state tax administrative proceedings for corporations, passthrough entities, trusts and individuals and at local boards of revision (real property tax).</li>
<li>Successfully resolved difficult audits without further appeal.</li>
<li>Managed unclaimed property audits to favorable conclusions.</li>
<li>Consulted with individuals changing domicile or dealing with taxes on deferred compensation.</li>
<li>Assisted in complying with the obligation to collect use tax in interstate commerce.</li>
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