About

Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts’ income tax controversy and litigation practice represents large companies and high net worth individuals in complex federal and state tax matters nationwide. The team advises clients throughout all stages of IRS disputes, including examinations, appeals, and proceedings before the National Office and Treasury, as well as litigation before the Tax Court, Court of Federal Claims, federal district and appellate courts, and state taxing authorities. The firm is widely recognized for its multistate tax controversy practice, handling audits, redetermination hearings, and litigation across the country. Baker Botts also addresses nontraditional tax matters, such as managed and Multistate Tax Commission audits, voluntary disclosure programs, unclaimed property audits, and challenges to adverse tax agency policies, drawing on its deep appellate and regulatory experience.

To learn more about our practice, visit:

www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/tax/income-tax-controversy-and-litigation

www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/tax/state-and-local-tax-controversy-and-litigation

Chambers Review

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Tax: Controversy - USA - Nationwide

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts L.L.P. offers a respected tax practice with significant experience acting for clients in a wide range of tax controversy litigation. Frequently represents clients from the technology, financial services and energy sectors. Noted for its SALT practice as well as its strength in estate tax disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Baker Botts advised Cheniere Energy on sales tax issues surrounding the construction of an LNG processing plant.

Notable Practitioners

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John Porter
4
John Porter
4
Band 4
John Porter is notable for his experience representing clients in IRS proceedings involving gift and estate tax disputes.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker Botts L.L.P.

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USA - Nationwide

Tax: Controversy

John Porter
4
John Porter
4
Band 4

Members

Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Benjamin Koodrich

Jon D. Feldhammer

Keri D. Brown

Renn G. Neilson

Stephen Marcus

Stephen Marcus

Head of Department

Tyler R. Murray