Senior, Washington National Tax - Private Wealth Tax Controversy

Are you knowledgeable in IRS policies, procedures, and examination approaches? Deloitte's Washington National Tax (WNT) Private Wealth Tax Controversy practice is seeking experienced professionals to provide technical advice and strategic support to Deloitte practitioners and their private wealth clients (high-net-worth individuals, their businesses, family offices, foundations, and investment entities) addressing complex federal tax controversies.

In this role, you will support Internal Revenue Service (IRS) practice and procedure and private wealth tax controversy matters while building technical, writing, and client-service capabilities within an integrated national practice.

If this excites you and you are convinced you can work at this level, we have the opportunity for you!

Work you'll do

As a Senior, Tax Services on the WNT Private Wealth Tax Controversy team, you will be responsible for...


* Researching and analyzing the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, administrative guidance, and judicial authorities that apply to federal tax controversy matters


* Developing controversy strategies and preparing technical memoranda, responses to IRS information requests and notices of proposed adjustment, protests, refund claims, and other persuasive submissions


* Consulting with Deloitte practice teams on IRS practice and procedure matters, including statutes of limitations, penalties, partnership audit rules, confidentiality and privilege, and reporting and disclosure matters


* Supporting private wealth tax controversy and service-center matters through strategy development, technical analysis, and written submissions


* Developing tax alerts, presentation materials, national training content, articles, and practice resources; and supporting practice initiatives, leadership meetings, and emerging-issue coordination

A successful candidate would possess these skills:



* Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team


* Effective written and verbal communication skills


* Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product


* Ability to build and sustain professional relationships


* Leads projects or workstreams


* Manages and prioritizes multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment


* Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor


* Ability to meet deadlines

The Team

Deloitte Tax's WNT professionals offer unique insight into the many factors affecting taxation, from the tax policies that drive federal tax legislation, to understanding the technical nuances that may create compliance exposure.

Professionals in the WNT practice are a select group of specialists whose knowledge, skills, and experience are integral to understanding technical issues.

Deloitte Tax's WNT professionals work closely with the local office tax professionals and clients to evaluate complicated issues and help manage risk in today's increasingly sophisticated business world....