Tax Law

Any recommendations for a recruiter? Looking for tax controversy in DC

I've worked for 15 years in mostly energy. Considering getting a tax LLM at Georgetown and leaving my small 3-partner firm. What is a reasonable salary expectation if I were to leave my firm and e… more

Our Philadelphia-area boutique firm whose practice works exclusively with nonprofits and charities is hiring due to growth. Tax is the basis of Exempt Org work. That is why I am posting here. Great practic… more

How difficult is it to lateral to other areas of tax without prior experience in the area? (Ex: Income tax planning to estate planning, corporate tax to exec comp, or estate planning to controversy wo… more

What are good firms for tax controversy that are not in nyc/dc? I feel like I hear about big firms’ transactional practices all the time, and never hear about the controversy side.

Hi all- how’s the job market for tax lawyers nowadays? I’m working in accounting firm (international tax) and looking to jump into a law firm. I have 2YOE and JD.

Odd request, but does anyone have a post-TCJA international tax law school outline that I can connect with?

What other practice areas are nice and easy for tax people to transition to?

Can anyone compare experiences in tax at a law firm as opposed to big 4?

Trying to get some insight (for comparison purposes) regarding the starting salary for a newly minted JD/LLM role Grant Thornton Baker Tilly RSM and like firm
Location/service line will do.

I'm currently completing a tax LLM (as a foreign trained lawyer) but considering pursuing a JD. I'd like to do it part-time while working. Which firm/service line gives me the best chance to d… more

Hi Tax Friends. Seeking some advice. I will give more context in the comments, but big picture I am a non-tax litigator interested in switching to tax. The question is: (1) pursue LLM; (2) take tax jo… more

Hi all! I’m applying to NYU tax llm and I’m pretty confident I can get in,but it’s unlikely I’ll receive a scholarship. I’m working at a non big4 consulting firm for about 1.5yrs now, doing mainly int… more

Does anyone have suggestions on how to get work experience in partnership tax? I am licensed lawyer and in first year of LLM in tax at night. I have background in CRE finance and would prefer to do pa… more

Just finished entering 70% of my time for October. Anybody else?

I’d rather not put a title behind my name, but if I were looking to attract the attention of recruiters on LinkedIn (legal and public accounting) would using “JD” or “Esq.” behind my name help my name… more

How is the US Tax Consultant role at PwC different from Biglaw tax work?

What is the general perception in the tax field of Midsize/Boutique tax specialties compared to Biglaw tax law groups? More/Less desirable? I’m thinking of like Miller & Chevalier, Chamberlain Hrd… more

Any insight on whether IRS Chief Counsel is open to (or considering being open to) remote attorneys? I’ve seen SEC and other agencies willing to hire fully remote lawyers.

When the IRS (e.g., a RO/AO/Examiner) calls or writes a letter… How do you verify that it’s really the IRS and not a scam? I’m new to tax law and I’m worried that I’m going to respond to/answer a scam… more

Any other junior tax lawyers here feeling discouraged by how steep the learning curve is? 🥲 I started remotely too and training has not been the best…

About a month ago I switched from ID to Tax Law (2nd year atty)… And so far, I feel like an idiot. How long does it take to feel like you know what you’re doing?

My law school experience has built heavily around bankruptcy and tax. I’ve been interested in pursuing a tax LLM. Doing corporate bankruptcy now. Admittedly I like both fields. Can anyone share some i… more

Any recommendation or tips to go in house for tax? There do not seem to be many postings in LinkedIn.

Anyone have any thoughts on a fair salary for a part time virtual tax prep-focused position? I’ve been made an offer for south of 800 hours/year (fluctuating for seasonal ebb and flow, of course), and… more

Other than general tax and estate planning, what are some practice areas can a Tax LL.M. be beneficial in? I’ve heard it can help you in M&A, but I’m curious if anyone has additional thoughts

New associate starting in the tax group at a biglaw firm in NYC. Would really appreciate any advice on how to be most useful/get through the learning curve!

Any recommendations for going in-house? What tends to be the YOE requirement?

Has anyone made the transition from law to public accounting or tax in industry? Are you happier? I’ve been thinking about making such a move since there seems to be more remote opportunities in accounting.… more

Looking to transition from B4 Financial Services (NY) to Big Law and am hoping to connect with someone who has done that before (or is looking to do the same) to discuss their experience. Please leave… more

Transitioning from com. lit into tax controversy?

I have a tax LLM and started my career out of law school doing M&A tax at a big4. After 9 months, I got out of big4 transactional hell and into wh… more

Anyone in the Seattle /Tacoma/Olympia area? I’m considering a move next year and I don’t know if I will be able to transfer internally. What are the jobs like out there?

Graduating 3L strongly considering joining the tax group at my firm (NYC, probably mostly transactional). Took federal income tax, partnership tax, and corporate tax in law school and did well enough.

Would reall… more

Asking for my sister, she is considering going to georgetown law for taxation LLM. Just curious on how mathematically intensive the course is? What are the job opportunities? Thank for your help

I’m leaving Big four and heading to a regional firm in DC practicing in Tax. Any advice on the transition?

Debevoise Hong Kong is hiring a tax associate (2nd to 5th years, but there may be flexibility in class year), ideally with experience in funds tax. Comp is the latest DPW/Cravath scale plus a COLA each year… more