Professional Resume Template for
Tax Attorney
Marcus R. Sterling
Chicago, IL
(312) 555-0143
marcus.sterling@email.com
linkedin.com/in/marcus-sterling-tax | github.com/marcussterling
Professional Summary
Solutions-focused Tax Attorney with 6 years of practice advising mid-market corporations and high-net-worth individuals on complex federal, state, and international tax matters. Expertise in IRS audits, voluntary disclosure programs, and structuring corporate transactions. Successfully resolved IRS audits saving clients $2.4M in potential liabilities and structured 14 M&A transactions valued up to $45M each. Skilled in research databases including Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Cheetah, as well as tax compliance platforms.
Work Experience
Tax Attorney — Kensington & Sterling LLP
Chicago, IL | October 2022 – Present
- Represented 18 corporate clients in federal and state tax controversies, negotiating settlements that reduced contested tax liabilities by an average of 42%.
- Structured tax provisions for 12 corporate acquisitions and partnerships valued at $10M-$50M, identifying tax-saving opportunities that saved $1.8M in aggregate transaction taxes.
- Drafted 45+ comprehensive legal memoranda on international tax compliance, including FATCA and GILTI regulations, mitigating compliance risk for international operations by 100%.
- Directed a team of 3 tax paralegals in executing research and due diligence for voluntary disclosure programs, resolving 15 legacy non-compliance cases.
Associate Tax Attorney — Vanguard Legal Group
Chicago, IL | September 2020 – September 2022
- Defended 14 high-net-worth individuals and small businesses in IRS and state audits, successfully reducing assessed penalties and interest charges by $620,000.
- Analyzed and resolved 32 state and local tax (SALT) nexus disputes across 8 jurisdictions, saving client businesses $340,000 in back-tax claims.
- Drafted private letter ruling requests and tax opinion letters regarding IRC Section 1031 exchanges, facilitating 8 property exchanges valued at $18M total.
- Researched emerging digital asset tax regulations, establishing the firm's cryptocurrency tax practice which onboarded 12 new corporate accounts in 12 months.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation
Sheridan University School of Law · Chicago, IL · 2021
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Milton College of Law · Chicago, IL · 2020
Skills
Corporate Tax Planning, IRS Controversy & Audits, SALT Nexus Analysis, International Tax (FATCA, GILTI), Partnership Taxation (Subchapter K), Estate and Trust Tax, IRC Section 1031 Exchanges, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Cheetah, Tax Court representation
Projects
Multi-State SALT Nexus Restructuring
Role: Lead Tax Attorney
Tools: LexisNexis, Cheetah Tax, Excel
Re-structured multi-state operations for a manufacturing client, reducing their state income tax burden by 15% across 4 target jurisdictions.
IRS Audit Mitigation & Settlement
Role: Defense Counsel
Tools: Westlaw, IRS Internal Revenue Manual
Successfully defended a corporate client in a high-stakes IRS audit, reducing the initial proposed assessment of $1.2M down to $150,000.
Certifications
- Illinois State Bar Admission (2020)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Professional working proficiency)
- Memberships: American Bar Association (Tax Section), Chicago Bar Association
- Publications: Co-authored article on digital asset tax updates in the Illinois Law Review (2024)
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Tax Attorney
Job Market Insights
$115,000
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$195,000
Avg:
$152,000
Growth Outlook:
Demand for Tax Attorneys is projected to grow steadily as federal and state tax codes become more complex, especially with updates to digital assets and international corporate tax laws. Organizations seek tax attorneys to navigate changing regulations, minimize liabilities, and represent interests during audits. General lawyer employment is expected to grow by 4% from 2024 to 2034.
4% growth over 10 years
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