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Amanda Pedvin Varma

Amanda Pedvin Varma

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Tax | International Tax | Transactional Tax | Tax Policy | Private Client | Anti-Boycott | Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Career

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.

Professional Memberships

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

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - District of Columbia

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Amanda Pedvin Varma offers expertise in cross-border tax planning matters, including APAs. She has proven experience representing clients before the IRS.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Amanda is really precise and has very good technical skills.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Amanda is proactive, always displaying her knowledge and excellent expertise in international tax law issues.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Amanda combines her deep technical expertise with a commercial mindset, consistently applying complex tax rules to resolve issues and provide practical solutions.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Amanda is a true technical expert. Additionally, she is a great overall project manager.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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