Jeffrey C. Brown
Of Counsel
Mr. Brown has been with ScottHulse for over 40 years, specializing in tax matters such as audits, tax planning, and collection proceedings. He helps structure family and commercial entities to optimize tax savings within IRS guidelines and assists organizations with tax-exempt status issues. Mr. Brown also handles intellectual property matters, including trademark registration and protection. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his professional excellence and integrity, and is a member of both the American Bar Association and the El Paso Bar Association.
Successfully defended taxpayers in tax audits where the IRS sought millions of dollars in estate, gift and/or income tax.
Prevailed against IRS attacks of family limited partnerships.
Negotiated settlements with IRS collection personnel that resulted in the reduction of tax liabilities by millions of dollars.
Serves as counsel to numerous charities of all sizes including large multi-member, corporate structures.
Counsels Mexican businesses and individuals in structuring operations in the United States.
Counsels U.S. businesses and individuals in structuring operations in the European Union, Central America, and South America.
Creates and reorganizes entity structures of businesses of large and modest means to compartmentalize liability and minimize tax.
Assists real estate investment trust (REIT) in complying with the complex tax rules governing REIT operations.
Assists taxpayers in negotiating Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements and other arrangements with the IRS.
Organizations
- El Paso Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Admissions & Certifications
- State Bar of Texas
- State Bar of New York
Education
Boston University
Latin Legum Magister, LL.M. – Tax
Albany Law School
Juris Doctor
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts in History
magna cum laude
Phi Beta Kappa
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