Insights from a Transactional Tax Attorney on a Career In Tax Law
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It’s been said there are only two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. Guest Anthony DeRiso can help with one of them. He’s a tax attorney. It may sound like a daunting career path, but it really isn’t, DeRiso says. It’s about helping people chart a course to a desired outcome. Being a transactional tax attorney makes you the “coach,” drawing up plans as teams of attorneys deal with contractual issues. Then, there are opportunities to help clients untangle IRS-related civil and criminal matters. And there are even opportunities to serve charitable, tax-exempt organizations. From individual clients to corporations to charities, it’s about solving puzzles and finding solutions. If you’ve never considered tax law as a specialty, what you hear from DeRiso might surprise you. Get some tips on how to get started, whether you’re in law school now or are already practicing. Carneil Wilson served as the associate producer on this episode of Young Lawyer Rising. RESOURCES: United States Tax Court circuit schedule Have You Considered a Career in Tax Law? Do You Need Specialized Training to Practice Tax Law? The Advanced Degrees and Certifications That Help New Lawyers Move Their Careers Forward Tax Dispute Survival Guide American Bar Association Section of Taxation American Bar Association American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
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