Chaya Kundra

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Chaya Kundra

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Tax Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, International Law, Business

108 South Washington Street, Rockville, MD

About Chaya

Biography

Exclusively Focused On Creating Tax Solutions. International, Employment & Business Tax.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Tax 50%

Primary focus is civil and criminal tax litigation and tax controversy. This is at the local, national and international levels.

50%
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion 25%

25%
International Law 20%

20%
Business 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 31 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kundra & Associates

108 South Washington Street, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Chaya Kundra's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Posted by Lorraine | April 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ms. Kundra is the advocate you want by your side.

I cannot express enough gratitude to Ms. Chaya Kundra for the outstanding work she did on my tax case. I was overwhelmed and stressed, facing an unjust tax burden caused by my ex-spouse’s actions. Ms. Kundra stepped in and completely turned the situation around with her exceptional expertise in innoc...ent spouse relief. Her knowledge of tax law is remarkable, and she handled the federal aspects of my case with confidence and precision. Beyond her legal skills, she made me feel truly heard and supported throughout the entire process. Thanks to her dedication and hard work, I am now free from that overwhelming liability and can finally move forward with peace of mind. If you need someone to stand up for you against the IRS, Ms. Kundra is the advocate you want by your side.

Posted by Doug | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I could not have been better served.

After being wrongly pursued by a government agency for a significant sum in back taxes I was recently informed by Ms. Kundra that the charges were rescinded. I cannot express my appreciation enough for the dogged effort by the folks at Kundra & Associates in this matter. They are professional yet pra...ctice a comforting guidance; they are aggressive, informed, and well respected, yet never arrogant. Their effort to clear me of the charges was unwavering and, ultimately, successful. I could not have been better served.

Posted by Tina Behnke | August 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Business Tax Attorney for your Team

We hired Chaya and her team to help us navigate through complex tax issues and are glad to have her on our team. She has become a partner in our success and we will continue to seek counsel from Kundra & Associates as we grow and adapt to the changing tax laws.

Posted by Bill | August 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ms. Kundra is a top-flight advocate!!

My first meeting with Ms. Chaya Kundra sealed the deal. I wanted a top-flight advocate in my corner and Ms. Kundra is exactly that. She was recommended to me by my long-time family attorney who knew she was highly thought of by her peers. She is extremely knowledgeable about current tax law and just ...how it’s applied. On the federal side, she knows how to deal with the key players and wouldn’t relent until we won. She provided an accurate timeline I could live with. If you have a conflict with the State of Maryland, buckle up. You will need a staunch ally and excellent attorney in your corner. Ms. Kundra is exactly that. At the lawyer to lawyer level, she was magic. She speaks their language persuasively. It’s hard to describe the feeling of freedom my wife and I had when the case was resolved. I couldn’t have had a better outcome.

Posted by Cinda | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend Ms. Kundra for any tax issue

I highly recommend Ms. Chaya Kundra and the team at Kundra & Associates for any tax issue you might have. Out of the blue, I received what was to me a frightening letter from the Comptroller of Maryland with little time to respond. I contacted the comptroller’s office but couldn’t get much informatio...n. Stressed and concerned, I reached out to Kundra & Associates for help. What a relief! From the very first call, I could tell that everyone at Kundra & Associates is extremely competent as well as personable: warm, friendly, and compassionate. Ms. Kundra is fantastic. She listened carefully to everything I said. Then, she clearly explained the issues, exactly what steps she would take, and what roadblocks might come up, all in language that was easy for me to understand. I could feel the weight leave my shoulders the first time we spoke. I was thrilled to have her on my side, fighting for me. Ms. Kundra is fast and effective. This was the first time I had ever hired an attorney and it really was a fantastic experience. I absolutely recommend Kundra & Associates.

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Chaya Kundra's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Leyden

Tax lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chaya can be described in a single word: "Fierce"! She is fierce about researching an issue thoroughly. She is fierce about leaving no stone unturned in finding a solution to a client's dilemma. She is fierce in pushing opposing counsel to treat her client fairly. And, most importantly, Chaya is fierce in pushing herself and her team to ensuring the best possible outcome for her client. I am proud to endorse this attorney!"

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Suzanne Simpson

Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chaya is a highly accomplished and knowledgeable attorney who is willing to share her experiences and business savvy with her colleagues."

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N Pasternak

Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work because she is one of, if not the, best lawyer in the Maryland/DC area in this area of practice.."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Baltimore Magazine

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

America's Most Honored Lawyers, The American Registry

2024

Top Attorneys in Maryland, Baltimore Magazine

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2022

Women in Law, Best Lawyers

2022

Top Rated Layers, Avvo

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

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2021

Top Rated Lawyers, Avvo

2021

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2021

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2020

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2016

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2015

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2015

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2015

Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report

2014

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2014

Women Leaders in Law, Fortune Magazine

2014

Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report

2014

Women Leaders in Law, Fortune Magazine

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Women Leaders in Law, Fortune Magazine

2013

Women Leaders in Law, Fortune Magazine

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2012

Woman of the Year, National Association of Professional & Executive Women

2012

Women Leaders in Law, Washington DC Women Leaders in Law

2011

First Generation Entrepreneur of the Year, National Association of Entrepreneurship

2009

Woman of the Year, National Association of Professional & Executive Women

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Kundra & Associates P.C.

Associations

2012 - Present

Alan J. Goldstein American Inns of Court

Member

2011 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Maryland

Member

2010 - Present

Montgomery/Prince George's County Tax Study Group

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association, Taxation Section

Member, Co-Chair Employment Tax Section

2009 - Present

U.S Tax Court Inns of Court

Member

2007 - Present

Advanced Tax Institute, Maryland

Co-chair, Day 1

1995 - Present

American Bar Association, Civil and Criminal Penalties Section

Member

1995 - Present

Indian American Bar Association

Member

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

National Association of Professional Women

Member

American Bar Association: Employment Tax Section

Chair

Maryland State Bar Association, Taxation Section: Tax Controversy

Member

Fee Dispute Committee for Montgomery County

Co-chair

Federal Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Fellow

2012 - 2013

Montgomery County Bar Association, Taxation Section

Chair

2011 - 2013

Maryland State Bar Association, Taxation Section, Membership Committee

Co-chair

Education

1994

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Loyola University Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

2014 NAPABA Annual Convention Tax Controversy

Publications

2013

Maryland State Bar Associaton Bulletin Coming to America

2008

2006

2006

Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure Life Cycle of a Federal Tax Controversy

Languages

Hindi

English

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