An edition of Vault guide to tax law careers
(2004)
Vault guide to tax law careers
by Shannon King Nash
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Table of Contents
The scoop
The tax law industry
A brief history of federal tax laws
Sources of tax law
The Internal Revenue Service
The courts
Key tax doctrines
Tax lawyers in all shapes and sizes
Who they are
Tax specialties
Where they work
Taxing trends
Jobs, jobs, and more jobs
Flat tax, national sales tax, value-added tax, no tax
Is it really all good?
On the job
Job responsibilities
Research
Writing
Billing
Tax law employers
Law firms
Accounting firms
Corporations
Government
Academia
Employer FAQ
Your first tax position
Making the switch
Working moms
Tax law as a second career
Diversity issues
Pro bono opportunities
A day in the life
Tax associate, employee benefits at a large East Coast law firm
Tax associate, corporate/transactional tax at
A large southern law firm
Tax associate, corporate tax at a large New York law firm
Tax partner, corporate tax at a large West Coast law firm
Solo practitioner, general tax practice on the East Coast
Tax planning and controversy attorney (in-house)
Privately-held large corporation
Tax planning attorney (in-house), focusing on sate and local tax, Fortune 500 corporation in the Midwest
Tax controversy attorney (in-house)
Fortune 500 corporation in the South
Tax partner focusing on financial institutions and products
Big four accounting firms
Tax manager focusing on estate planning
Big four accounting firms
IRS tax attorney practicing in partnership tax
Getting hired
Education
Different educational paths
Accounting background
Master's degree in taxation
Tax classes in law school
The LL.M debate
Continuing education
Hiring process
On-campus recruiting
Headhunters
Job boards
Mass mailing
Job fairs
Increasing your marketability
Networking
Interview tips
Cover letters, resumes and addenda
The cover letter
Your resume
The addendum
Sample cover letters, resumes and addenda
Appendix
Top tax law firms
Industry organizations and resources
Federal agencies and courts
Tax research and news services.
Edition Notes
Classifications
External Links
The Physical Object
Edition Identifiers
Work Identifiers
Source records
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