Tax Attorney: Pass-Throughs & Controversy Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Firm-supported CLE

Bar association dues support

Job summary

Smoker & Company LLC seeks an experienced Tax Attorney with 3–5+ years to advise individuals, closely held businesses, and owners on federal, state, and local income tax matters, including planning, compliance, and controversy matters, focusing on pass-through entities such as S-Corps and LLCs.

The successful candidate will collaborate with internal accounting and leadership teams to provide practical legal guidance, assess tax risks, perform research, and support notices, audits, and appeals

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 with individual and business tax planning, compliance review, legal research, or tax controversy matters.

Responsibilities

• Research federal, state, and local tax laws to support planning, compliance, and advisory needs.
• Advise individuals, business owners, and pass-through entities on tax planning strategies to manage liabilities.
• Review tax returns, supporting schedules, and notices for accuracy and compliance.
• Represent clients in notices, audits, appeals, collections, and related tax controversy matters.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Active PA Bar License

LL.M. Taxation / CPA (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax research software

Job description

Smoker & Company LLC seeks an experienced Tax Attorney with 3–5+ years to advise individuals, closely held businesses, and owners on federal, state, and local income tax matters, including planning, compliance, and controversy matters, focusing on pass-through entities such as S-Corps and LLCs.

The successful candidate will collaborate with internal accounting and leadership teams to provide practical legal guidance, assess tax risks, perform research, and support notices, audits, and appeals