$ 145-495 per hour
Stephen J. Dunn
About Stephen
Biography
I represent individuals in foreign accounts compliance, tax controversies, and estate planning. My foreign accounts compliance work includes delinquent FBAR filings; Streamlined Procedures filings, for residents of the United States as well as nonresidents; Forms 8938; Forms 5471; Forms 8865; Forms 3520; Forms 3520-A; and the Internal Revenue Code Sec. 911 foreign earned inclme exclusion. I represent taxpayers in tax controversies before the Internal Revenue Service and in U.S. Tax Court. I perform estate planning for high net worth individuals, including those owning interests in closely-held businesses. Many of my estate planning clients have residences in more than one jurisdiction. I am expert in Federal estate and gift taxation, and in income tax issues in estate planning. I strive to provide clients the very best legal representation possible. I obesrve the attorneys' code of professional responsibility in letter and spirit.
I am an active blogger. I have written a Thomson Reuters treatise, Foreign Accounts Complinace, and update it annually. Beginning in 2018 I will teach International Taxation and Tax Treaties, at Michigan State University College of Law.
I live in Troy, Michigan with my wife of 41 years. We have three grown children and 11 grandchildren.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Tax
80%
40 years | 1,500 cases
Estate Planning
20%
40 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
10 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 40 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 37 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
DUNN COUNSEL PLC
900 Wilshire Drive, Suite 110, Troy, MI, 48084
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Stephen J. Dunn's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
27 Client Reviews
Stephen J. Dunn's Lawyer Endorsements
"Stephen Dunn is an excellent attorney who understands how to achieve tremendous results in dealing with the IRS."
"I endorse this lawyer, Steve is very knowledgeable in the area of foreign account disclosure procedures."
"Steve is a leading expert on tax controversies, including foreign accounts. He has recently published a book on foreign accounts. He is also a leading estate planning lawyer. I have known Steve for many years, and strongly recommend him for his expertise and integrity."
"Mr. Dunn's expertise in foreign accounts compliance is unparalleled. The value he adds to his clients is the knowledge he's acquired through his extensive experience in foreign compliance issues. This knowledge cannot be gained from reviewing the tax code or reading practice manuals. He understands the ins and outs of the OVDP and streamlined offshore programs to provide the best results for his clients."
"Steve Dunn is a consummate Professional who has a mastery of his practice area which goes straight to his clients' bottom line. Steve's practical approach to his Practice assists his clients with the sometimes confusing and counter-intuitive nature of tax law, the IRS and related matters. As someone who has both worked with and been a client of Steve's, I can and do recommend him without qualification."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Clients' Choice Award-Tax, Avvo
2010
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1983
Staff Member and Associate Editor, Notre Dame Law Review
1980
Certified Public Accountant, Michigan State Board of Accountancy
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Founder and Member, Dunn Counsel PLC
2008 - 2011
Of Counsel, Demorest Law Firm, PLLC
Associations
American Bar Association
Taxation Section
American Bar Association
Business Law Section
American Bar Association
International Law Section
American Bar Association
Immigration and Naturalization Law Committee
State Bar of Michigan
Estate Planning and Probate Section
State Bar of Michigan
Taxation Section
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S. v. Funds From Fifth Third Bank
Summary judgment for my client, recovery of the $135,596 unlawfully seized from my client, and recovery of all of my client's attorney fees--$58,267.
Cor-Bon Custom Bullet Co. v. United States
Jury acquitted my client of tax evasion on all counts.
Education
1991
Washington University in St. Louis
LL.M - Master of Laws
1985
Notre Dame Law School
J.D.
1978
Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI)
B.S.B.A., cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2021
2021
Accounting 101 for Business Litigators
Tax Issues in Business Litigation
2019
MICPA Management Inrformation & Business Show
International Information Returns
2019
MICPA Management Information & Business Show
Taking a Clent's Business Global and Sustaining It
2018
International Tax Aspects of 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act--ABA Business Law Section
Internal Revenue Code Sections 245A and 965 and Related Provisions
2017
Monthly Committee/CLE Meeting, ABA Section of International Law, Law Sec., Immigration and Naturalization Committee
Foreign Accounts Compliance
Publications
2021
2021
2020
2020
2020
Newsmax
Financial Abuse of Elders
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
Newsmax
Taxpayer Wins FBAR Penalty Case
2020
2020
Newsmax
Hunter Biden's Tax Returns
2019
2019
Newsmax
Financial Accounts Compliance
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2018
2018
Newsmax
A Fond Adieu to OVDP
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
Newsmax
Beware Mysterious IRS Form 926
2018
2018
Newsmax
The FBAR Filing Requirement
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
Thomson Reuters
Foreign Acounts Compliance (Treatise)
2016
ABA, Section of International Law, Immigration & Nationality Law News
Advise Your Clients Early on Compliance with U.S. Laws Regarding Foreign Financial Accounts
2016
2016
Bloomberg Law Reports
The Use of John Doe Summonses in Identifying U.S. Persons' Accounts
2016
Bloomberg Law Reports
Beneficial Ownership of a Foreign Financial Account
2016
Bloomberg Law Reports
Passive Foreign Investment Companies: U.S. Clients Should Consider Tax Compliance
2016
Bloomberg Law Reports
Who Should Represent U.S. Taxpayers in Foreign Assets Compliance Cases
2016
Foreign Accounts Compliance
Disclosure of Indian Financial Accounts to U.S. Government
2016
Foreign Accounts Compliance
Conflicts of Interest in Handling Foreign Financial Accounts Cases
2016
Thomson Reuters
Foreign Accounts Compliance (Treatise)
2014
American Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, White Collar Crime Newsletter
Hot Issues In Civil Asset Forfeitures
2014
2014
2014
Forbes
The Federal Tax Levy
2014
Forbes
Handling Smart An IRS Audit
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
Forbes
Fraudulent Tax Returns?
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2012
Forbes
File those Tax Returns
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2011
2011
Forbes
Manage Your Credit
2011
Forbes
Dealing with Identity Theft
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
Forbes
Tips for Payroll Outsourcing
2011
2010
2010
2010
2010
Forbes
We Need Tax Relief
2010
Forbes
Tax Resolution Scams 101
2010
2010
2010
Forbes
Tax Resolution Scams Update
2010
2009
EA Journal
The Troublesome Joint Tax Return
2007
Journal of Taxation of Investments
Qualified Amended Returns and the Tax Shelter Reporting Requirements
2006
Michigan Bar Journal
Family Limited Partnerships--Well Advised?
2006
Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure
Evasion of Payment as Evasion of Tax
2005
Michigan Bar Journal
Employee Leasing-The Risks for Lessees (with Karen Berkery, Esq.)
1997
Michigan Bar Journal
The Federal Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Relief from a Joint Tax Return
30 Nov 2014
Legal Guide
Should You File That Joint Tax Return?
30 Nov 2014
Legal Guide
Owe Federal Taxes You Cannot Currently Pay?
30 Nov 2014