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Jobot

Tax Controversy Attorney

Wheaton, IL

$150K - $185K/yr

Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year A bit about us: ----- We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent Tax Controversy Attorney to join our prestigious legal team. This is an exciting ...

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MendenFreiman LLP

Tax Controversy Associate

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description MendenFreiman, LLP is seeking a Tax Controversy Associate who ... This role is best suited for a detail-oriented and dependable attorney with 1-3 years of experience ...

W3Global Inc.

Tax Attorney

Skokie, IL

$100K - $150K/yr

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Tax Attorney to join our growing tax controversy team. This role focuses on representing clients in complex federal and Illinois state tax disputes ...

Law Office of Pietro Canestrelli

Tax Attorney

$100K - $115K/yr

Description The Law Office of Pietro Canestrelli, a Tax Controversy Boutique, APC, is hiring a remote Tax Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of tax planning, tax controversy, or tax resolution ...

Wegman

Tax Attorney

Houston, TX · On-site

Tax Controversy Associate The ideal candidate will have practical experience with tax controversy ... attorneys, paralegals, and office staff. Must be admitted to practice in at least one state (Texas ...

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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time tax controversy attorney in the United States is $133,948.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $158,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Tax Controversy Attorney vs Tax Litigation Associate?

AspectFull Time Tax Controversy AttorneyTax Litigation Associate
CredentialsJD, Bar admission, tax law certification (if applicable)JD, Bar admission, tax law coursework
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, government agencies, corporate legal departmentsLaw firms, corporate legal teams, government offices
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in tax dispute resolution rolesOften involved in litigation cases related to tax issues

While both roles involve tax law, a Full Time Tax Controversy Attorney primarily handles resolving tax disputes through negotiations and legal strategies, often representing clients before tax authorities. A Tax Litigation Associate typically supports litigation processes, preparing cases for court. The former focuses on dispute resolution outside court, while the latter emphasizes courtroom litigation. Both require similar credentials but differ in daily responsibilities and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Tax Controversy Attorney job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,948 per year, or $64.4 per hour.

Tax Controversy Attorney

Jobot

Wheaton, IL

$150K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tony Fasano
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Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year
A bit about us:
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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent Tax Controversy Attorney to join our prestigious legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and high-stake tax disputes, IRS audits, and appeals. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of tax controversy matters, including dealing with the IRS, Office of Appeals, and Tax Court. You will be instrumental in representing clients in federal tax litigation, penalty abatement, levy, lien, trust fund recovery penalty, FBAR, FATCA, and voluntary disclosure matters.
Why join us?
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  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K

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Responsibilities:
  • Manage and resolve complex tax controversies, including IRS audits, administrative appeals, collection due process (CDP), and state and local tax (SALT) disputes.
  • Represent clients before the IRS, Office of Appeals, Tax Court, and other federal and state tax authorities.
  • Negotiate Offers in Compromise and other settlement agreements with the IRS and state tax agencies.
  • Counsel clients on FATCA, FBAR, and voluntary disclosure matters.
  • Advise on criminal tax matters, including defense strategies and plea negotiations.
  • Develop and implement effective tax controversy strategies to minimize tax liability and penalties.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax laws and regulations that may affect clients and their businesses.
  • Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure the best representation of our clients.

Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to State Bar and admission to practice before the U.S. Tax Court.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Tax Controversy Attorney, Associate, Counsel, or Partner.
  • Proven track record in handling tax disputes, IRS audits, appeals, federal tax litigation, and criminal tax matters.
  • Extensive knowledge of IRS procedures, including penalty abatement, levy, lien, trust fund recovery penalty, and offer in compromise.
  • Familiarity with FBAR, FATCA, and voluntary disclosure regulations.
  • Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • High ethical standards and professional integrity.

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Jobot is a revolutionary Recruiting Rirm that combines the latest in AI technology with our custom software, Jax, and partners it with Jobot Pros experienced recruiters to fill jobs and provide incredible service to our clients and candidates in the process. We are disrupting the Recruiting space and have grown from 0 to over 750 folks in 5 years. Jobot is committed to workplace flexibility. Come join us at the beautiful Jobot House in Newport Beach, CA or work from anywhere in the United States with strong WiFi. We have recruiters in New York, Hawaii and all over the US. We typically fly top performers to California a few times a year to enjoy the weather and celebrate in style.

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Recruiting and staffing services

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51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Irvine, CA, US

Year founded

2018

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