Tax Law

Any thoughts on Shipman Goodwin’s employee benefits practice?

Anyone have insight into Eversheds DC tax controversy team?

Biglaw midlevel (no LLM) anticipating offer(s) at B4 WNTS at Manager level. Any thoughts on comp range to be expecting/negotiating for?

Hello. I’m building a multi-state business with at least 3 legal entities. I need a tax lawyer to help us create a tax strategy. Two founders are located in the US and the other one is in Europe. We’l… more

Anyone have a good tax-focused legal recruiter in DC or TX?

Part time Tax LLM that is using LLM to retool. In top LLM program. Employer has tax practice but not a prominent one (employer is not sponsoring LLM). Just started program, which will take me two year… more

Any insight into Dorsey’s Employee Benefits team in MN?

What are the exit opportunities for private wealth tax associates in biglaw? Have an opportunity to retool from exec comp to private wealth and wondering what opportunities exist outside of law firms.

For the biglaw tax partners, do you have strong opinions on whether IRS, Big4, or DOJ Tax best prepares aspiring biglaw tax associates to join your firm? My understanding that DOJ Tax was more civil litiga… more

Where does the bulk of deal structuring work take place nowadays? I’ve heard of some folks in B4 working exclusively in structuring and others that state that structuring work cannot be decoupled from… more

Reddit now has an r/TaxLawyers subreddit for tax law professionals to discuss careers. Could be good to cross post questions both here and there reach the widest audience.

How long does it take for B4 to get back to you? I had an introductory interview that I thought went well with two tax partners at a B4 firm about 10 days ago and have sent one follow up email but hav… more

B4 consultants who managed to transfer to your company's overseas office, how did you do it? Did you already know the language prior to your move? Any tips or advice?

What is the substantive/qualitative difference between the work a JDLLM would do at a big4 vs. law firm?

Mid-level Commercial litigator working towards an LLM (at a top program). At a good firm but not one known for tax. If I decide to interview elsewhere will firms be open to me if I express willingne… more

Anyone have experience with section 218 agreements as it relates to error modification? Probably a long shot, but I’m trying to determine what happens to previously made contributions if an employee v… more

Anyone have a biglaw tax recruiter they could recommend? Thanks.

Have any of you successfully lateraled from B4 to a medium-sized/large law firm? How was that process? I started at the B4 (JD/LLM) this summer but want to keep my future options open so I want to mak… more

Hi, does anyone have any insight into what type of questions the IRS asks during interviews with the Office of Chief Counsel? Trying to prep for two interviews with them with two different sections.

1st year here. A client wants to know if employees in their apprenticeship program can buy laptops instead of textbooks. The client has reimbursed employees for textbooks in the past, but wants to kno… more

How did you realize tax law was a good fit for you as a practice area? And what indicators might tell a law student that it’s a good fit? 2L here about to take Fed Income Tax and want to explore wheth… more

Big4 international tax WLB/hours? I’m a current biglaw associate considering joining a big4 international tax groups.
As a law firm associate, I generally work from 9am-7:30pm during weekdays (but oc… more

Looking for a good guide/101 type book for corporate / commercial real estate tax - any ideas?

What is the general consensus of a Villanova tax LLM for Philadelphia area law firms? Feel like it’s not necessary to go to the big name schools of your just trying to work locally

Any tips or tricks for litigator wanting to transition to transactional tax? Enrolled in UF Tax LLM program (start this fall) and will complete while working full time at a midsize firm. Plan to netwo… more

I hate working in the big 4 as a JD/LLM. Don't get me wrong there is interesting work to be done here but the problem is I never get any of it. I get put on all the shit excel project work that ha… more

Thoughts on going into energy tax credit from transactional tax? Seems like a whole different world…

Thoughts on Stoel Rives’ tax section in Portland?

Any recommendations for a good SALT practices in California? I’m looking to transition from an international tax BigLaw practice to something with a bit more WLB. I used to do SALT. 7 YOE.

Anyone gotten a full ride for a Tax LLM from UH?

Top controversy big law firms (especially with tax exempt, public finance practices)?

Hi everyone, I would appreciate if you could answer the following:

1. What are the main responsibilities of tax managers and tax partners at these firms? How do their roles differ in daily tasks and long-term goals?
2… more

Anyone know salary ranges for managers and senior managers in national tax groups of Big 4 firms? Thanks!

What are the best tax teams to work in at big law firms in Sydney / Australia? Which have good reputations as having great cultures / work life balance / team spirit?

Is anyone a recent or current Georgetown Tax LLM graduate? If so, do you mind sharing your outlines with me? Does the school have an outline bank? Also, do you have any tips for preparing for the prog… more

Hello,
Do you know if NY state employers must withhold state taxes for remote/hybrid workers in both NY state and the other state? I know that NY for sure because of the employer convenience test but w… more

Anyone here that has taken international tax I at NYU recently? I’m studying for the final right now and have a couple weeks till the exam, but I’m wondering if I should just review the international … more

Hi all, I’m going to start my Tax LLM at NYU this fall and am seeking advice on any study tips ( I’m especially anxious about my grades at LLM), scheduling advice, or other suggestions. Any advice or … more

Hi All, I was wondering if anybody has done a Tax LLM part time while working. If so, was the workload manageable. Did the degree advance your career in anyway?