The Life of a Tax Attorney
Tax attorneys must familiarize themselves with thousands of complex, ever-changing local and federal tax laws in order to assist their clients. They provide legal and procedural advice, as well as representation. Tax attorneys are usually well-versed in accounting procedures.
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Qualifications
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In the United States, all attorneys must earn a Juris Doctorate, or JD, degree from an accredited law school and pass a state-administered bar exam. In addition to a JD, many tax attorneys obtain a Master of Laws, or LLM, degree in taxation. The LLM degree provides specialized training needed for work in the complex field of tax law.
Earnings
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Salaries for tax attorneys vary from region to region, but they are among the highest in the legal field. While the earning potential for a tax attorney is high compared to other areas of law, the costs to obtain the requisite credentials to serve as a tax attorney are higher than for other legal specialty areas. Generally, tax attorneys must obtain more advanced degrees and qualifications than non-tax attorneys.
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Areas of Concentration
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Tax attorneys represent clients in civil, criminal and appellate tax proceedings at the local and federal level. Some tax attorneys spend more time arguing cases in the courtroom than others. Regardless, all tax attorneys spend a great deal of time poring over numbers, performing accounting-related procedures and brushing up on complicated and constantly evolving tax codes.
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