Tax
District of Columbia
1 year ranked
Provided by Steptoe LLP
Tax | International Tax | Transactional Tax | Tax Policy | Private Client | Anti-Boycott | Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Amanda Varma advises multinational businesses on US federal income tax matters, with particular focus on international tax planning, controversies, and tax policy issues. She counsels both US- and foreign-owned businesses across a variety of industries. Her work includes representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service in obtaining private letter rulings and other determinations as well as advocating for regulatory and other policy changes before the US Department of the Treasury. Amanda also represents clients in resolving tax disputes, including regularly advising clients on competent authority matters, advance pricing agreements, and information exchange issues.
Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center (2018-present)
Chair, International Tax Community of DC Bar Tax Committee (2021-present)
Chair, American Bar Association Women in Tax Forum (2021-present)
President, Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law, Washington, DC Chapter (2021-2022)
Fellow, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (2020)
Member, American Bar Association Tax Committee
Member, International Fiscal Association
Provided by Chambers
Amanda Pedvin Varma offers expertise in cross-border tax planning matters, including APAs. She has proven experience representing clients before the IRS.
Provided by Chambers
Amanda is really precise and has very good technical skills.
Amanda is proactive, always displaying her knowledge and excellent expertise in international tax law issues.
Amanda combines her deep technical expertise with a commercial mindset, consistently applying complex tax rules to resolve issues and provide practical solutions.
Amanda is a true technical expert. Additionally, she is a great overall project manager.
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