Senior Tax Attorney, Conciliations

Responsibilities

• Direct conciliation conferences for tax cases
• Handle a significant portfolio of complex tax cases with substantial financial or legal considerations
• Evaluate complex tax audit matters to resolve disagreements
• Conduct tax mediation conferences following established policies and procedures
• Review taxpayer submissions and audit files to understand facts and legal issues
• Research and analyze relevant statutes, rules, and case law regarding City business income and excise tax
• Ensure taxpayers understand their rights in the conciliation process
• Communicate complex tax matters clearly to all parties and the Director
• Provide supported recommendations to the Director after thorough analysis
• Process and close cases in the DOF's Business Tax Services computer system

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar, or six months of service as an Agency Attorney Interne
• Background in State and Local Tax or tax audit matters preferred

About the Company

The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.