合伙人

Co-leader of Tax

Brian W. Kittle

税务

‘Brian Kittle brings unmatched experience, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to put his clients in the best position. Brian sincerely channels energy to developing trusted relationships.’
Legal 500

概览

Brian Kittle, co-head of the firm’s Tax practice, is a nationally recognized tax controversy lawyer and litigator who has a deep track record of successfully resolving high-stakes and sophisticated tax disputes.

Brian represents clients in all phases of tax controversies, from IRS examinations and administrative appeals through litigation. He also uses pre-dispute resolution tools to address areas of potential controversy before they arise. What’s more, having clerked at the US Tax Court, he brings an insider’s perspective to trial preparation and presentation.

执业经验

  • Eaton Corp. v. Commissioner, --- F.4th ----, No. 21-1569, 21-2674 (6th Cir. August 25, 2022) (holding that Advance Pricing Agreements were subject to ordinary contract principles and that the IRS invalidly cancelled Advance Pricing Agreements and failed to timely plead penalties);
  • Cross Refined Coal, LLC v. Commissioner, --- F.4th ----, No. 20-1015 (D.C. Cir. August 5, 2022) (holding that refined coal partnership was a bona fide partnership and affirming that, where a partnership undertakes an activity made profitable by tax credits, it engages in legitimate business activity for tax purposes);

教育背景

  • 美国乔治敦大学法律中心, LLM in Taxation, with distinction
  • State University of New York, Buffalo Law School, 法律博士, 优等成绩
    Buffalo Law Review, 2001-2003 (Business Editor: 2002-2003; Associate Member: 2001-2002); Executive Student Editor, American Bar Association's Journal of Affordable Housing, 2002-2003
  • University of New England, BS, cum laude

执业资格

  • 伊利诺伊州
  • 纽约州

出庭资格

  • US Tax Court
  • US Court of Federal Claims
  • 美国联邦巡回上诉法院
  • 美国哥伦比亚特区地方法院
  • 美国纽约州南区地方法院

专业及社区参与

  • FC Harlem Board of Directors
  • Organizer and Moderator of the Tax Controversy In-House Forum
  • American Bar Association
  • New York Bar Association
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