A Tax Attorney represents clients before state, federal, and local taxing authorities, businesses, and individuals that are under audit by the Internal Revenue Service. Other crucial duties are listed on the Tax Attorney Resume as – structuring, negotiating, and documenting business entities, advising clients regarding tax implications of certain financing, joint ventures, and tax-exempt organizations; advising corporations and high net worth individuals concerning all areas of tax law on daily basis, monitoring legislative developments and advising clients concerning the potential impact of pending legislation, and working alongside corporate in-house counsel.
To the minimum, a Juris Doctorate is required to work as a Tax Attorney. A pass in the state bar examination and admission to the bar is an important requirement. However, some companies also accept those with a CPA or LL.M qualification. Solid accounting and analytical skills are a must. Topnotch communication skills and math skills are required to practice in the tax law field.
Summary : To obtain employment as a Tax Attorney and/or in estate planning. However, have strong interest in construction, admiralty, environmental, and business law positions, Maintaining knowledge and assists with the administration of the other tax exemption and deferral programs administered by the Division.
Skills : Mastery Of Microsoft Programs, Planning, Tax Management.
Description :
Recognized expert in all aspects of leasing and procurement including negotiating and drafting final agreements.
Drafted standard financial language used in most Alcoa Inc.
leasing, procurement, acquisition, divestiture and services contracts.
Developed structure of corporate funding strategies.
Designated Lead Attorney on major corporate acquisitions and dispositions for deals ranging in size from $5 million to over $1 billion.
Provided financial analysis on corporate hedging strategies using futures, options and various other derivative financial products.
Resolved International tax issues including VAT tax application and compliance, Subpart F income, cross-boarder commercial transactions and extensive work on nonresident alien and tax treaty issues.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
JD In Law
Tax Attorney Resume
Summary : Tax Attorney with 9 years of experience in guiding the public through the entire pre-screen, application, qualification, determination, and recertification process, advises on scenarios based upon fact patterns presented to them and how they may affect said exemption or deferral program, Processing exemption and deferral applications.
Skills : Legal Research, Word Processing, Team , Problem Solving, Negotiation.
Description :
Responsible for all day to day operations of the Office of Tax Affairs, including, but not limited to, compliance issues, audits, budget matters, personnel matters, tax planning and responding to senior management inquiries.
Responsible for managing a staff of eleven tax professionals including supervision, evaluation and development.
Responsible for providing management with federal and state income tax advice regarding consequences of proposed transactions in U.S., Canada and Mexico involving stock and debt issuances, business unit divestitures, retail and retail lease securitizations and/or dissolutions and restructuring of the financial activities of DCSNA.
Handled state and Canadian sales/use tax, GST and other audits as required, drafting protests and representing DCSNA and subsidiaries at various tax hearings.
Responsible for supervising the Personal Property Tax Compliance group.
Responsible for the Accounting for Income Tax work (FAS 109) for DCSNA and subsidiaries and supervising the individual(s) who calculated these amounts from Previously, responsible for Canadian tax matters for Chrysler Insurance Company and Chrysler Life Insurance Co.
Strategize plans for the resolution of tax liabilities, minimizing such liabilities when possible, maximizing savings and helping clients remain .
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Master Of Laws In Taxation
Tax Attorney Resume
Objective : Motivated, highly educated, and experienced professional with versatile and extensive skill set. Excellent communicator with successful employment and small business ownership track record and proven commitment to client advocacy and volunteer work. Flexible and accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential matters. Reliable, personable, organized and detail oriented.
Skills : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Tax Management.
Description :
Sucessfully managed a variety of U.S. and international corporate, tax planning and controvercy issues related to ExxonMobil's global operations.
Represented a variety of clients across ExxonMobil corporate structure.
Conducted negotiations with joint venture partners, contractors, third parties and the U.S. and Foreign government authorities.
Handled U.S. transactions including, like-kind exchanges, worthless security deductions, entity and partnership formations.
Managed U.S. severance tax controversy work, negotiated settlements and developed refund claims in Wyoming, Alabama, Colorado, Utah, and Alaska.
Attorney on issued and refunded various bond issues amounting to over $600 million.
Developed corporate position on numerous Federal tax issues including treatment of environmental remediation expenses, and the optimal method of financing such expenditures.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
Tax Attorney Resume
Objective : Tax Attorney cooperating with the audit and investigations staff, assists in determining case selection in addition to the planning of the overall audit and investigation strategy. Ensuring that evidence gathered will be admissible in court. Ensuring that taxpayers and witness constitutional rights are not violated.
Skills : Client Management, Legal Research, Negotiation , Financial Analysis, Tax Resolution, Communication With Clients.
Description :
Represented clients before the Internal Revenue Service, as well as State and Local taxing authorities.
Advised clients (business, self-employed, and individual taxpayers) of their tax responsibilities, and provided guidance and instruction for becoming compliant with existing regulations.
Maintained financial records on behalf of client, and prepared financial statements for submission to the appropriate tax agency.
Reviewed all correspondence from taxing authorities, and responded accordingly on clients behalf.
Worked alongside Revenue Officers and State Revenue Agents to determine resolution options to protect the interests of the client and the government respectively.
Communicated regularly with clients via phone, email and face-to-face meetings.
Provided case updates and advised clients of deadlines and the information required to keep the case moving forward.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctor In Law
Tax Attorney Resume
Objective : Interested in the ways in which information can be shared and believe publishers need to understand and embrace new technology to improve information delivery and accessibility. I started out as a tax lawyer and transitioned from the practice of tax law to tax publishing. Tax publishing work focused on writing about new tax developments and editing a tax research database to reflect those new developments and changes.
Skills : Tax And Legal Research, Westlaw, Lexis/Nexus, CCH Checkpoint, MS Office.
Description :
Researched and advised Tax Counsel and other department members on federal and state tax issues.
Reviewed acquisition and disposition agreements.
Worked with the corporate and information services departments to develop and implement Ingersoll-Rand's e-commerce initiative.
Prepared petitions and protests to assessments and audit findings issued by state tax departments.
Hired local counsel and managed controversy process.
Negotiated settlements.
Provided each assistant with daily tasks, monitored progress and reviewed casework.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
LL.M. In Taxation
Tax Attorney Resume
Summary : Tax Attorney is responds to inquiries in person, by telephone, e-mail, and in writing as needed in a friendly, informative, accurate, and timely manner (i.e. to general public, property owners, nonprofit organizations, potential sellers and purchasers, real estate agents, and settlement attorneys).
Performed tax return processing and planning for approximately seventy-five corporations at any one time and who had nearly 50 million dollars in annual sales.
Formed corporations and LLCs with the Secretary of State and I dissolved, merged and completed all paperwork for spin-offs.
Supervised payroll filings of nearly 5 million dollars in pay for 1500 people, including the processing of pay checks, completion of all filing and wage law compliance.
Completed nearly 250 personal tax returns filed for people all over the world in places such as Zinbabwe, Austrialia and Japan.
Used CPA Juris doctorate.
Prepared of complex individual and various entity tax returns.
Communicated with clients regarding specific issues as they arise.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelors
Tax Attorney Resume
Objective : Tax Attorney with 4 years of experience in Rendering advice on current or proposed investigation and audit techniques, Assisting in the development of statewide projects to detect criminal tax fraud, Assisting staff in developing strategies to obtain records and other information from taxpayers, corporations, or their legal representatives.
Skills : Estate Planning And Administration, Tax Research, Writing, Planning And Debt Resolution, Business Planning, Agreements, Contracts And Formation.
Description :
Conducted research and analysis for lead partners.
Maintained extensive contact with outside counsel, tax consultants, and Ingersoll-Rand employees in the United States and abroad.
Supervised and trained two assistants.
Administered complex trusts and estates and prepared estate and fiduciary income tax returns.
Advised clients regarding and prepared documents executing estate planning gifts.
Represented clients in federal and state civil and criminal tax audits.
Negotiated offers in compromise and installment agreements with the Internal Revenue Service and North Carolina Department of Revenue.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
LLM In Taxation
Tax Attorney Resume
Headline : Tax Attorney is Gathering evidence for referral of cases to prosecutorial agencies, Assisting in the drafting of accusatory instruments and search warrant applications, Preparing detailed case reports.
Conducted state and federal litigation and audit defense.
Structured transactions to reduce the tax cost at disposition of businesses.
Drafted business formation, partnership, credit, and regulatory documents.
Negotiated with New York State regarding the revised residency requirements in lieu of the recent decision in Matter of Gaied.
Formed corporations and limited liability companies, preparing related documents.
Greeted clients and directing them to the correct staff to assist them.
Prepared cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
L.L.M. In Taxation
Tax Attorney Resume
Summary : Seeking a challenging Tax Attorney position utilizing the skill-set and experience obtained within a reliable company where I can grow and increase my skills while being a benefit and asset, Supplying any additional information as needed, Preparing auditors and investigators to act as expert witnesses, Tracking the disposition of referred cases.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Planning, Agency Management.
Description :
Provided consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
Determined needs in discovery, and/or completes discovery.
Participated in decision making and strategy sessions in preparing cases for court and determining evidence to be used.
Wrote or drafted correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
Received, researched and responded to incoming questions or complaints.
Provided information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution.
Represented the state or the employing agency in lawsuits, grievances, and complaints.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelors
Tax Attorney Resume
Headline : Highly qualified Tax Attorney with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Drafted litigation working documents; prepares documents consisting of concise decisions based upon facts of case interpretations of law and compliance with state and federal standards.
Conducted conferences with defendants and/or attorneys and negotiate settlements.
Represented clients at formal or informal hearings.
Traveled to various locations and stay overnight.
Communicated information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing.
Read and understood information presented in writing read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures speak clearly, concisely and effectively.
Performed legal research using case law and appropriate techniques laws governing access to public and private records (Government Records Access and Management Act).
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