USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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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
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Baker Botts L.L.P. offers a respected tax practice with significant experience acting for clients in a wide range of tax controversy litigation. They frequently represent clients from the technology, financial services and energy sectors. The team is noted for its SALT practice as well as its strength in estate tax disputes.
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The Baker Botts team represented ENGIE in a dispute with the Texas Comptroller after the Comptroller withdrew a certificate permitting a mutually beneficial tax incentive agreement between an ENGIE subsidiary and the local school district for construction of a $520 million solar farm.
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The Baker Botts team are consistently thorough in their analysis, pondering issues from multiple angles and suggesting courses of action based on sound legal analysis.
The Baker Botts team do miraculous work. They are creative and get the job done.
The team has deep tax knowledge and experience, a thoughtful approach with clients and credibility with the IRS.
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John has amazing instincts and provides amazing client service.
Tax: Controversy
Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Stephen Marcus
Head of Department
Jon D. Feldhammer
Renn G. Neilson
Ben Geslison
Benjamin Koodrich
Keri D. Brown
Tyler R. Murray
John Porter
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