Overview
Megan Ferris assists high net worth individuals and families with taxation, tax planning, tax compliance, international tax matters, corporate tax and tax controversy matters. She provides U.S. income tax advice, restructuring and other coordination for ultra-high net worth multinational families and U.S. territorial residents.
Megan advises corporations and partnerships on issues, including character of income, cancellation of debt, loan modifications, executive compensation, preferred stock options, interest deductibility, unified loss rules, liquidation and dissolution, travel and entertainment expenditures, charitable contributions, targeted partnership allocations, and partner loan arrangements. She also has experience with planning and documenting efficient inbound and outbound structures for closely and privately held multinational organizations, advising on structural, transactional, and operational issues, including choice of entity, GILTI, GDII, Subpart F, portfolio debt arrangements, licensing and intercompany arrangements, treaty application, reorganizations, source of income, and FIRPTA.
Regarding pro bono matters, Megan co-drafted and reviewed U.S. Supreme Court amicus brief for Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, pamphlets for homeless youth, and publications for foster care youth.
Experience
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Represented a Singapore-based investment management firm in connection with the formation of an ERISA "hardwired" master-feeder fund structure focused on investing primarily in Asian healthcare companies
Education and Credentials
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, J.D. LL.M., Taxation, cum laude, 2012
- Nova Southeastern University, Master of Accountancy, 2009
- University of Florida, B.S., Business Administration, 2005
Admissions
- State of Florida
- U.S. Tax Court
Affiliations
- Greater Miami Tax Institute, President
- Florida Bar Tax Section, Member
- Certified Public Accountant, Licensed in Illinois
Recognition and Community
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Recognitions
Selected to the list of Ones to Watch for Tax Law by The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), 2021-2025
News & Insights
Events
- Driven by Purpose, Day Pitney, November 6, 2024
News
- Day Pitney is Proud to Announce Leadership Recognition for Megan Ferris with the Greater Miami Tax Institute, March 6, 2025
- Day Pitney's Florida Offices Pack School Supplies for Chapman Partnership, August 2, 2024
- Day Pitney Institutional Investor Team Represents a State Investment Division in $200 Million Investment in a Private Equity Fund, November 21, 2023
- Day Pitney Represents a Singapore-based Investment Management Firm in Forming Healthcare Fund, March 30, 2023
- Day Pitney Public Pensions Team Represents a State Pension Fund in $500 million Investment in Fund of One, February 6, 2023