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Cody Attisha

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Cody Attisha's practice focuses on taxation law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, finance, and estate and trust planning.

Practice Areas

Business and Corporate Law

Estate and Trust Planning and Administration

Mergers and Acquisitions

Taxation

Bio

Cody’s experience includes assisting clients with all aspects of buying and selling businesses, including tax planning and structuring. He also helps clients with entity formation, including evaluating, choosing, and implementing the right partnership, corporate, or non-profit structure depending on the client’s business and tax objectives. In addition, Cody assists clients in connection with different finance transactions such as conventional lending, bonds, and tax credit transactions, among others. He also helps clients with various aspects of tax planning, including counsel related to qualified opportunity zones and setting up qualified opportunity funds, and Income Tax Code Section 119A pass through deduction planning.

Prior to joining Kerr Russell, Cody served as a tax associate with an international “Big 4” accounting firm where he advised on various aspects of federal, state and local taxation. Cody assisted with tax advisory relating to corporate restructurings and mergers and acquisitions. He was also involved with credits and incentives such as working with local community development entities in applying for new market tax credit allocations. Cody also has significant tax controversy experience including petitioning the Michigan Tax Tribunal and assisting with defending clients before the IRS and State of Michigan. Previously, Cody worked as a tax associate for a boutique tax controversy law firm in Southfield, Michigan.

Cody graduated from Wayne State University Law School where he was a member of The Wayne Law Review, Transactional Law Competition and Environmental Law Clinic. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration with a major in accounting from Wayne State University, cum laude.

credentials

Bar and Court Admissions

  • State Bar of Michigan

Education

  • Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
    • cum laude
    • The Wayne Law Review, Assistant Editor
    • Transactional Law Competition
    • Environmental Law Clinic
  • Wayne State University, B.S.
    • Accounting
    • cum laude

Insights & News

January 4, 2023

Cody Attisha Named Member At Kerr Russell

Cody Attisha was recently named a member (partner) at Kerr Russell. He was selected at the end of 2022 for the promotion effective January 1, 2023.

August 18, 2022

Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Eighteen Kerr Russell members were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. Notably, fourteen of the named attorneys have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for more than five years.

April 11, 2022

Tax Tips to Help Minimize Your 2022 Tax Burden

Cody Attisha and Shaun Graff discuss tax strategies for business owners seeking additional opportunities for savings in the latest issue of Corp! Magazine.

December 23, 2021

Michigan Enacts SALT Cap Workaround for Pass-Through Entities

On December 20, 2021, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation (H.B. 5376) allowing owners of S corporations and partnerships (including limited liability companies taxed as partnerships) to pay their state and local taxes at the business entity level instead of individually.

August 24, 2021

SBA Extends PPP Loan Repayment Period

Under an Interim Final Rule issued recently by the SBA, PPP loan borrowers receiving an adverse decision from the SBA in respect of the borrower’s loan forgiveness application, can now defer making payments of principal and interest even longer.

April 8, 2021

State and Local Tax Considerations for Remote Employees – and their Employers

Government mandated work-from-home orders have created a remote workforce, creating a host of complex state and local tax issues for both employers and their employees. Even as these orders expire, a common trend among employers is to implement flexible, long-term (and in some cases permanent) work-from-home arrangements.

September 4, 2020

Payroll Tax Deferral

On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued a memorandum (the “Memorandum”) to defer the 6.2% employees’ portion of Social Security taxes from September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

August 13, 2020

President Trump Issues Presidential Memorandum Authorizing Payroll Tax Deferral

On August 8, 2020 President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on deferring payroll tax.

August 6, 2020

FAQs on PPP Loan Forgiveness: Key Takeaways

On August 4, 2020, the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of Treasury, released “Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) on PPP Loan Forgiveness.”

June 1, 2020

House and Senate Pass H.R. 7010 Which Would Provide More Flexibility to PPP Borrowers

On Thursday May 28, 2020, the House passed H.R. 7010 which would provide more flexibility to borrowers under the Paycheck Protection Loan Program. On Wednesday June 3, 2020, the bill also passed in the Senate and is now making its way to President Trump’s desk for signature. 

May 18, 2020

SBA Releases Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions

On Friday, May 15, 2020, the SBA released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application (the “Application”) and related instructions providing much needed guidance on several open issues. 

May 7, 2020

How Associates Can Make the Most of Working from Home

Kerr Russell associate, Cody Attisha, participated in a panel discussion sponsored by the State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section. The webinar was on COVID-19 & How Associates Can Make the Most of Working from Home. 

May 5, 2020

IRS Announces No Deduction Allowed for Expenses Resulting in PPP Loan Forgiveness

On Thursday April 30, 2020, the IRS released Notice 2020-32, clarifying that no tax deduction is allowed for the payment of expenses resulting in loan forgiveness under the SBA Paycheck Protection Loan Program.

April 24, 2020

House Approves Replenishment of Paycheck Protection Program Loan Funding

On Thursday April 23, 2020, the House passed H.R. 266, a $484 billion relief package that would replenish funds for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program.

April 17, 2020

Kerr Russell Presents Webinars on COVID-19 Legal Topics for Physicians and Medical Practices

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has created a public health emergency resulting in the enactment of several laws, Executive Orders, notices and guidance at the federal, state and local levels.

April 17, 2020

Small Businesses Administration Stops Accepting PPP Loan Applications

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) offered $349 billion in funds to small businesses affected by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown through its Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”).

March 30, 2020

CARES Act Establishes SBA Paycheck Protection Program

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) expanding the SBA 7(a) loan program (the “Paycheck Protection Program”) by allowing eligible businesses to receive forgivable loans of up to $10,000,000 for a maximum term of 2 years.

March 30, 2020

CARES Act: Summary of Key Business Tax Provisions

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”).  A summary of key business tax provisions follows.

March 17, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Business Continuity:  A Message to Our Community, Clients and Friends

Kerr Russell is committed to its community, clients and people. As the world navigates through the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to assure you that Kerr Russell is committed to supporting our community, clients and people as effectively as we have through every other crisis our Nation has encountered over our firm’s nearly 150-year history. Our firm is fully operational: We have made sure that our lawyers and staff are able to safely and effectively serve our clients’ needs and continue operations on an uninterrupted basis. Most of our people

November 26, 2019

IRS Confirms: Making Large Gifts Now Won’t Harm Estates After 2025

August 5, 2019

Kerr Russell Attorneys Present at MICPA

John D. Gatti and Cody Attisha presented on tax implications of exit strategies for corporations, partnerships and LLCs.

May 9, 2019

Kerr Russell Attorneys Advise Peterson in Sale to MiddleGround Capital

Kerr Russell is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive legal adviser to Peterson American Corporation (PAC) in its sale to MiddleGround Capital (MiddleGround).

September 25, 2018

Kerr Russell's Wayne State alumni gather for presentation from law school dean

We had a full house for a presentation from Wayne State University Law School’s Dean Richard A. Bierschbach. Kerr Russell has a long and proud history of Wayne Law Warriors practicing here. Thank you to Kerr Russell's Mark Stasa and Laina Van Wyke and Wayne Law's Duc Abrahamson for organizing.

August 7, 2018

Cody Attisha contributes "Choice-of-Entity in a New Business Landscape" to Corp! Magazine's July/August 2018 issue

Kerr Russell associate Cody Attisha (taxation) contributes the article "Choice-of-Entity in a New Business Landscape" to Corp! Magazine's July/August 2018 issue. Member John Gatti (taxation) collaborated with Cody on the piece.

March 16, 2018

IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program Coming to an End

On March 13, 2018, the IRS announced that it is ending the 2014 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) on September 28, 2018.

February 14, 2018

Kerr Russell lunch and learn with Sterling Insurance Group

Kerr Russell hosted a lunch and learn on February 14 with Brandon Horrocks (certified risk architect), Joan Giffels, and team from Sterling Insurance Group. They facilitated a robust dialogue about assessing and mitigating client risk as well as rep and warranty issues.

January 26, 2018

Download Kerr Russell's updated firm brochure and overview of services

Kerr Russell is proud of Detroit. We are proud to have had a seat at the table here since 1874. Our exceptional attorneys understand the unique challenges facing business leaders. Our legal solutions are prompt, accurate, economical, and focused around your needs in every area. We know Michigan business like the back of our hands.

December 18, 2017

Kerr Russell team makes holiday donations to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor, and Children's Hospital of Michigan

One of our traditions here at Kerr Russell is to hold a holiday raffle to benefit three local charities as well as to conduct a toy drive for local children. This year's raffle (many of the beautiful and festive prizes picture here) raised a record total of $3,450 which will be divided equally among three organizations: Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc., and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor.

December 12, 2017

Detroit Legal News coverage of recent additions to Kerr Russell family

Thanks to the Detroit Legal News for this exceptional coverage of the new additions to our Kerr Russell legal team: associates Cody Attisha, Derek Boyd, Andrew Eurich, and Stephen Reaume as well as paralegal Paul Burkett, legal assistant Jill Clinard and administrative staff Heather Kalfayan.

December 1, 2017

Kerr Russell welcomes new associate Cody Attisha - taxation law, corporate law, and mergers and acquisitions

Kerr Russell is pleased to welcome new associate Cody Attishato the team. Cody's practice will focus on taxation law, corporate law, and mergers and acquisitions.  Prior to joining Kerr Russell, Cody served as a tax associate with an international “Big 4” accounting firm where he advised on various aspects of federal, state and local taxation. Cody assisted with tax advisory relating to corporate restructurings and mergers and acquisitions.

November 30, 2017

Merry and bright ... Kerr Russell welcomes the holiday season

It's a time to celebrate, reflect and remember. However you mark the holidays, we hope your days are filled with warmth and thankfulness, good times, and endless cheer. As another year draws to a close, we at Kerr Russell are grateful to you. You give purpose to our work and add meaning to our relationships. Your trust is a cherished gift. Enjoy these images as we get our offices ready to celebrate the holiday season. Design by Mandy Lark of Lark Interior Design.

November 17, 2017

Detroit Legal News: Friday Feature: Law firm's space redesign invokes Detroit past, present, and future

Thanks to the Detroit Legal News for their coverage of Kerr Russell's Detroit-centric space redesign.

November 16, 2017

Culture of Connection - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in Michigan Lawyers Weekly and dbusiness

Kerr Russell introduces the second ad in the new "Est. in Detroit 1874" series: "A culture of connection." The piece emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We are relationship focused. We know our people and our clients are the lifeblood of our firm."

November 3, 2017

Kerr Russell launches new advertising in upcoming issues of dbusiness and Crain's Detroit

With this month's issue of dbusiness, focused on Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, Kerr Russell launches its new brand advertising with "A Track Record of Results." Working with Identity Public Relations and Marketing, Kerr Russell's marketing team developed the creative to emphasize the firm's longstanding place in Detroit's legal and business history.

November 1, 2017

Kerr Russell ranked in the 2018 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 17 practice areas

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the "Best Law Firms" rankings.

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