Tax Law

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?
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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 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?

Is it possible to find a job at SEC after a tax LLM?

Has anyone did their tax llm with Georgetown’s online program? What were the short coming of the online program? How hard was it to find a job after the program? Thanks.

Can someone please share their daily workload as a new tax associate in one of the big fours? I will start my Tax LLM this year at either GTown or Northwestern and want to get a feel for the work in a… more

Looking for perspective:
I was at a Big4 and my team thought I was fantastic. Then I moved to a mid sized firm and I was still above average. Now I work in BigLaw and I feel like I’m an idiot and every… more

I've got a hypo I could use some help with (clueless first year). Is anyone familiar with the tax consequences of purchasing/selling partnership interests in settlement of litigation? Plaintiff partner … more

Anyone here have experience with individual fed income tax? I’m a first year and not sure where to start with this. Basically, this client filed several amended tax returns, a couple of which have acc… more

Anyone in here hang your own shingle? I am close to retirement (government) and completing my LLM. I plan to open my own office focusing on tax planning, wealth management, emerging/start up law. I… more

Been offered a job at IRS Office of Chief Counsel in their SBSE division and another offer with a tax controversy firm. Obviously, the firm pays more, but I’ve been unsure about which one to take. The… more

Choosing Between Options - Hi everybody, I am a currently 3L who has to choose between two options for after graduation. The first is a honors position at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. The second i… more

Anyone on here transferred from Big Law to Office of Chief Counsel? How’s your experience been? Was the transition worth it? Why? Thanks!

What are tax law practice areas that allow remote work?

Is it possible to receive offers to practice tax law if an LLM in taxation is in progress?

Just accepted a job with a Big 4 company in their SALT group. I have approximately 1.5 years of litigation experience, mostly non-tax (and an MBA). It’s very fair to say I do not have a large basis of tax knowledge.
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Best in house gigs for T&e lawyers with LLM in Tax?

Is it worth it changing job? I have been at pwc 7 years. Two years ago Deloitte headhunted me and gave me an offer I could not refuse. Once I resigned, pwc gave a counter offer, which was so good that… more

I'm a class of 2022 tax associate at a V100 firm. Are there are any big 4 firms that would hire me to work remote? I'm getting my NYU tax llm remotely as well

JD/LLM with 2+ years experience in International tax advisory & partnership tax compliance. Currently working at a BIG4 tax team in the Americas region. I’m looking for roles in the US which can p… more

Is it possible to switch from a Big 4 accounting firm to a law firm within international tax planning? If so, where is the best place to look for opportunities?

We will be having a remote business and a rental property in California(plus my w-2 income based in the Midwest) in 2024… I need help to make smart tax decisions. how would you go about finding a good… more

advice for big4 lateral to big law? salt… have an offer and want to do the best I can if I take the job

Considering leaving big law for a WNT group at a big four. For those that have made that transition, is the work/life balance better? That seems to be this group’s major selling point

Has anyone here done an executive tax llm? What is the schedule like? How robust was the OCI program?

how to learn more about income and sales tax salt controversy? would appreciate any resources

What are the exit options for T&E law? I’m at a firm and love what I do, but I’m making 135k in MCOL and feel I’m underpaid. Trust officer? Jump firms? I don’t want to work in financial planning o… more

Those at IRS chief counsel, pros and cons?

5th year LLM T&E how much does your firm bill you at and location ?