Experience
2-6 yrs required
Location
New Haven, CT, United States
Posted on
Dec 12, 2022
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Tax Controversy and Compliance Associate
The candidate will be representing clients in federal and state tax controversies, including tax examinations, appeals, and, most commonly, streamlined and voluntary disclosure cases. Qualified Lawyer (minimum 2-6 years' experience with either a law or CPA firm, no maximum). Strong research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills. Strong project management ability; ability to balance a large number of competing priorities. Demonstrable tax controversy experience, e.g., clerkship with Tax Court, prior work experience for or with a law or CPA firm or government agency in a civil or criminal tax capacity, or prior course work; International tax experience a plus. Experience reviewing federal and state income tax returns, including international informational reporting forms, as well as associated documentation, e.g., bank and investment account statements. Ability to interpret tax laws, and help resolve clients tax issues related to their individual, entity, trusts & estates, domestic and international tax matters. Capability to prepare written responses to governmental authorities. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with IRS agents and other governmental personnel and favorably settle client tax matters. Aptitude with Microsoft Excel and the ability to calculate and project penalty assessments. Experience with Internal Revenue Service matters. Strong academic credentials (JD required; LLM, CPA, MS Tax would be a plus). Admitted in CT (or other state and willing to take/waive into the CT Bar).
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