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Smoker & Company LLC is a locally owned and operated professional services firm built on trusted relationships, practical solutions, and a commitment to helping clients succeed. Through our Family of Companies, we support businesses and individuals with a wide range of services, including accounting, tax, payroll, bookkeeping, consulting, wealth management, and property management. For over 40 years, our team has served clients throughout Lancaster, Berks, Chester, and surrounding counties with the expertise, care, and responsiveness they deserve. We are proud to offer a workplace where talented professionals can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful difference for the clients and communities we serve.

Smoker & Company LLC is seeking an experienced Income Tax Attorney with approximately 3-5+ years of relevant income tax experience to advise individuals, closely held businesses, and business owners on federal, state, and local income tax matters. This role focuses on income tax planning, compliance support, legal research, tax notices, audits, appeals, collections, and other tax controversy matters, with particular emphasis on pass-through entities, including S-Corporations and LLCs, as well as state and local tax issues. The Income Tax Attorney will work closely with internal accounting, tax preparation, advisory, and leadership teams to provide practical legal guidance, identify tax risks and opportunities, and help clients navigate complex income tax issues with confidence. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented legal professional with strong income tax technical knowledge, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and a client-service mindset.

Requirements

Required

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local income tax laws, regulations, procedures, and filing requirements.

• Approximately 3-5+ years of experience with individual and business income tax planning, compliance review, legal research, or tax controversy matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with clients and internal teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• LL.M. in Taxation, CPA license, or other relevant tax credentials.
• Experience representing clients before the IRS, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, or local taxing authorities in income tax audits, appeals, collections, or notice resolution matters.
• Admission to the U.S. Tax Court, or eligibility and willingness to seek admission.
• Experience advising S-Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other pass-through entities, including related state and local tax matters.
• Experience working in a CPA firm, law firm, or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and tax preparation, research, or workflow management software.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism, integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Ability to explain complex tax matters in a clear and practical manner.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Client-service mindset with a proactive and responsive communication style.

Income Tax Planning, Compliance, and Research

• Research federal, state, and local income tax laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance to support client planning, compliance, and advisory needs.
• Advise individuals, business owners, closely held businesses, and pass-through entities, including S-Corporations and LLCs, on income tax planning strategies designed to manage tax liabilities and support financial goals.
• Review individual, business, fiduciary, and related income tax returns, supporting schedules, notices, and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Analyze the federal, state, and local income tax implications of business transactions, entity selection, ownership changes, compensation arrangements, distributions, pass-through taxation, and other client-specific matters.
• Stay current on income tax law changes and communicate relevant updates to clients and internal team members.

Income Tax Controversy and Client Representation

• Represent and advise clients on federal, Pennsylvania, and local income tax notices, audits, appeals, collections, penalty matters, and other tax controversy issues.
• Communicate with the IRS and state or local taxing authorities on behalf of clients to help resolve income tax inquiries, disputes, and compliance issues.
• Prepare responses, correspondence, legal analysis, memoranda, appeals materials, and supporting documentation related to client income tax matters.
• Evaluate risk, explain available options, and recommend practical courses of action for clients facing income tax issues.

Client Service and Collaboration

• Communicate with clients to gather information, explain tax matters, and provide responsive, professional service.
• Collaborate with accountants, tax preparers, advisors, and firm leadership to address client needs and coordinate service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through accurate, courteous, and timely communication.
• Coordinate with tax preparers and advisors to ensure legal guidance is integrated with income tax compliance and planning work.
• Maintain confidentiality of client financial information and uphold firm standards for professionalism and integrity.

Benefits

This is an opportunity to play an important role in supporting the continued growth of Smoker & Company LLC's income tax advisory and controversy services. The Income Tax Attorney will help clients navigate complex income tax matters while working alongside a collaborative team committed to practical solutions, trusted relationships, and high-quality client service.

Smoker & Company LLC offers a competitive compensation package for this role, including a salary range of $100,000-$150,000, with bonus potential based on individual and company performance.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Firm-covered continuing legal education (CLE) and eligible bar association dues support.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume for consideration at Smoker & Company LLC - Current Openings. Smoker & Company LLC is committed to providing a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

Candidates are required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. Smoker & Company LLC is a business unit of the Smoker & Company Family of Companies. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.