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IRS Administrative Disputes and Litigation
IRS Income and Excise Tax Disputes
IRS Payroll Tax Disputes
IRS Corporate Tax Disputes
IRS Penalty Disputes
Disputes over Alleged Tax Shelters and Lack of Economic Substance
Disputes over Alleged Prohibited Transactions
Disputes over Return-Preparer Penalties
Disputes over Proper Responses to IRS IDRs, Formal Document Requests, and Summonses
IRS Criminal Tax Investigations and Cases
Disputes/Controversies Involving the U.S. Constitution
Challenges to Federal Rules and Regulations that Overreach
Foreign Bank Account/FBAR Non-Filings and Disputes
Disputes/Controversies with the U.S. Department of Justice
Disputes/Controversies with the U.S. Department of the Treasury
Disputes in Federal Courts, Including Appellate Courts
State and Local Tax Disputes and Litigation in IL, DC, and WI
Disputes with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Corporate Transparency Act (2021)
Cryptocurrency Reporting, Including on Amended Returns
Appeals of Social Security/Medicare Benefit Adjustments Under IRMAA.
Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
A tax lawyer who discloses an impressive legal background, and his Washington location.
About
A Premier Record of First-Chair Accomplishment. Judgment Seasoned by Many Years of Government Service. Integrity-Based Credibility with Tax Authorities.
These are the primary qualities that a taxpayer, expecting or involved in a dispute with tax authorities, should look for in a lawyer.
Having first-chaired complex federal tax disputes, both civil and criminal, across the nation for almost 40 years at the very highest reaches of the tax profession …
Having represented the IRS during the first half of his tax career, and having represented corporate, non-profit, and individual taxpayers in the second half …
Having practiced for 18 years in Washington, D.C., and 18 years in Chicago…
Owning one of the premier federal tax-litigation resumes in the nation…
Thomas D. Sykes may be your best choice to efficiently and effectively resolve your tax dispute. What can he do to help solve your tax problem?
You are invited to peruse this website for details about Tom’s nationwide, cutting-edge law practice, and his extraordinary “360-degree” legal career.
Premier Coast-to-Coast Federal Tax Lawyer ™
Vastly Experienced Lawyer Serving Federal Tax Clients Nationwide from Redmond, WA.
Also serving clients in Illinois, DC, and Wisconsin as to State Tax Disputes.
Practice Areas
Extensively published in premier tax publications; co-author of a definitive tax treatise.
Co-Author, Chapter in BNA/Bloomberg’s Tax Practice Series, Addressing IRS Examinations
I am a retired Deloitte tax partner. During my career I had the pleasure of working directly with Tom Sykes on several mutual clients, some of whom I referred to Tom, given his deep knowledge and expertise. These were mostly large, high profile academic medical centers, universities and other not-for-profit entities. His advice and counsel is top notch. Truly an expert in the area of complex federal tax matters and litigation. Highly recommended.
Thomas R. Kromer
Your background is, without a doubt, phenomenal.
Legal Recruiter, Fortune 15 Corporation
A conflict between you and the IRS or SSA is not any fun. Finding a good partner to combat this is important and Tom Sykes is that individual. He knows the laws and he is a tireless, never-give-up individual combating for you every step of the way. Thank you, Tom, for being in my corner!