Now that you have a better understanding of what tax attorneys do, the next step is to look at the law tax attorneys need to research. Congress - Legislation First and foremost, it’s important to understand that tax law is statutorily defined... Read More

Tax attorneys engage in tax planning, which is the structuring of business transactions and personal affairs (e.g., estate planning) so as to legally minimize federal, state and local taxes. In addition, tax attorneys represent taxpayers in disputes ... Read More

In general, tax attorneys and paralegals handle planning issues, which involve arranging an individual’s or business’ future events to minimize taxes. Tax attorneys also deal with tax controversy or litigation, which involves settling a dispute... Read More

Small Law: Tax law is practiced extensively among firms with 1-20 attorneys. These attorneys often work with small business owners on such issues as the best way to organize and operate the businesses so that they are in full compliance with tax laws... Read More

The long-awaited legislation concerning the estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes has been passed by both houses of Congress, and signed into law by the President. The legislation is known as the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization... Read More