Also called: Tax Lawyer
A lawyer who specializes in tax law, from planning deals to fighting the IRS in court.
You draft a trust that will save a family millions in estate taxes, then prepare to argue a client's case in US Tax Court.
Big-firm tax lawyers earn $225k+ starting; government tax lawyers earn less.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 7 years after high school. Law degree (JD); many add an LL.M. in taxation.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Law, Accounting, Economics.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Tracks lawyers.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI does much tax research and drafting, trimming junior hours; advising clients, negotiating with the IRS and court work stay human.
Classes: AP U.S. Government, Accounting, Debate, AP English Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-1011.
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