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Chaya Kundra is both a tax litigator and tax advisor who works aggressively to solve current tax concerns and prevent future tax problems. Her clients include powerful U.S. and international businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits and individuals. Tax Attorney Chaya Kundra routinely guides her clients through sensitive and complex tax situations including disclosing to the IRS before they contact you, reporting of foreign assets and income, employment tax balances owed and resolving the matter for both the company and the responsible parties, tax audits, appealing tax determinations with managers and the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Collection Due Process Rights and arguing before Tax and federal courts on tax matters, the federal priority statute as well as tax collection issues such as tax liens, levies, subordinations and the inability to make payment.
With over 30 years of experience in working with the IRS and State taxing authorities, Ms. Kundra is known for her impressive track record. She creatively solves uncertain and complex tax problems and has successfully argued as well as settled a wide variety of civil and criminal tax cases, which include legal tax audits, foreign and U.S. voluntary disclosures, international tax compliance matters, employment tax disclosures, sales and use tax assessments and disclosures, non-profit and divorce tax issues. She crafts resolutions that fit her client’s specific needs and goals. Attorney Kundra’s innovative approaches have even included her having the tax law changed to reduce her client’s tax burden. Tax Attorney Chaya Kundra also advises accountants and CPAs on complicated extrapolations and disclosures related to prior year returns, disclosure compliance, and necessary disclaimers. Much of this entails a forensic analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Understanding that her clients require excellence, Attorney Kundra works tirelessly to attain the optimal results for her clients. She has an expansive history of successfully remedying the most intricate tax situations for her clients with the utmost efficiency and incomparable fortitude. Her prior work experience includes service with the federal government on money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act matters.
A dynamic speaker, Ms. Kundra regularly presents and most recently spoke on changes in in the overall tax landscape due to COVID, as well as speaking on topics such as increased enforcement in Employment Tax Matters, IRS Practice and Procedure, International Tax Obligations and Substantial Compliance with Foreign Disclosures. Her audiences frequently include members of the American Bar Association’s Tax Section, the Maryland Advanced Tax Institute, State and County Bar Association, and national/international organizations. For the past 20 plus years Ms. Kundra has consistently been recognized as one of the top lawyers in taxation.
Ms. Kundra received her Juris Doctorate from the Washington College of Law at the American University in 1994 and her Bachelor’s degree in Finance at Loyola University in Maryland in 1991.
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2007
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1994
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Posted by Lorraine | April 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Doug | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Tina Behnke | August 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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
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 ...
Posted by Cinda | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
"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!"
"Chaya is a highly accomplished and knowledgeable attorney who is willing to share her experiences and business savvy with her colleagues."
"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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2014
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2014
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2014
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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
1999 - Present
Owner, Kundra & Associates P.C.
2012 - Present
Alan J. Goldstein American Inns of CourtMember
2011 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MarylandMember
2010 - Present
Montgomery/Prince George's County Tax Study GroupMember
2010 - Present
American Bar Association, Taxation SectionMember, Co-Chair Employment Tax Section
2009 - Present
U.S Tax Court Inns of CourtMember
2007 - Present
Advanced Tax Institute, MarylandCo-chair, Day 1
1995 - Present
American Bar Association, Civil and Criminal Penalties SectionMember
1995 - Present
Indian American Bar AssociationMember
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2012 - 2013
Montgomery County Bar Association, Taxation SectionChair
2011 - 2013
Maryland State Bar Association, Taxation Section, Membership CommitteeCo-chair
1994
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1991
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