Tax Attorney: Pass-Through & Controversy Specialist

Smoker & Company; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off and paid holidays

CLE support and bar association dues

Team-oriented environment with growth

Job summary

Smoker & Company LLC in Pennsylvania seeks an experienced Tax Attorney with 3–5+ years of experience to advise individuals, closely held businesses, and owners on federal, state, and local income tax matters, including planning, compliance, controversy, and related issues.

The ideal candidate collaborates with internal accounting, tax preparation, and leadership teams to deliver practical guidance, assess tax risk, and support clients with clear, client‑focused communication.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local income tax laws, regulations, procedures, and filing requirements.
• Approximately 3-5+ years of experience in individual and business tax planning, compliance review, legal research, or tax controversy matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Research federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance to support client planning, compliance, and advisory needs.
• Advise individuals, business owners, closely held businesses, and pass-through entities on tax planning strategies designed to manage tax liabilities and support financial goals.
• Review income tax returns, supporting schedules, notices, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze tax implications of business transactions, entity selection, ownership changes, and pass-through taxation.
• Stay current on income tax law changes and communicate updates to clients and internal team members.
• Represent and advise clients on notices, audits, appeals, collections, penalty matters, and other tax controversy issues.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client service

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Active PA license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smoker & Company LLC in Pennsylvania seeks an experienced Tax Attorney with 3–5+ years of experience to advise individuals, closely held businesses, and owners on federal, state, and local income tax matters, including planning, compliance, controversy, and related issues.

The ideal candidate collaborates with internal accounting, tax preparation, and leadership teams to deliver practical guidance, assess tax risk, and support clients with clear, client‑focused communication.