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Spencer James Evans
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Biography
I am licensed in Arizona and Utah where I have almost exclusively practiced law as a tax attorney since 2006. In addition to working for the General Counsel at the Arizona Department of Revenue, I worked for over 12 years in Big 4 public accounting firms as a tax attorney where I helped lead their state and local tax controversy practices. I have represented clients with diverse business operations in nearly every state. I have an incredible depth of knowledge of Arizona and Utah's tax laws as I ran the state and local tax practices for PwC out of their Phoenix and Salt Lake City markets.
In addition to being a state and local tax attorney, I have also spent several years working in private practice as a tax attorney representing clients in the most difficult Federal tax controversy matters befor the IRS and in Federal Tax Court. Also, due to specializing in tax law during law school, I was pulled into PwC's federal tax practice where I provided significant federal tax consulting services for corporations and partnerships in addition to my state and local tax practice.
My law firm also has a deep bench and rich history of providing legal services as a tax law firm. We pride ourselves as being the law firm that other tax attorneys, estate planning attorneys, business attorneys, litigation attorneys, retired judges and experienced CPAs / EAs refer work to.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Tax
100%
20 years | 800 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 10 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 19 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Michelle Turpin PC
4764 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84117
Michelle Turpin PC
162 North 400 East, Suite A204, Saint George, UT, 84770
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Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Over my head
After my husband was diagnosed with service-related PTSD and bipolar I discovered that he had not mailed in the past 4 years of federal and state taxes. With having to deal with other issues related to his mental health I was overwhelmed. I contacted Spencer Evans through GilliandLaw Firm and hired...
Spencer James Evans's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Spencer for ten years now, having first met when we worked together at ADOR. He is intelligent, determined, knowledgeable, and professional. He's also a very friendly, nice guy and a great friend. He has my strongest endorsement."
"Spencer Evans is an attorney with a very high level of skills, experience, and most importantly, integrity. I highly recommend his services. Clients can expect that he will work tirelessly to problem solve on their behalf."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Evans has been my attorney and is currently representing me in a complex matter involving past due taxes, penalties and interest owed to the Internal Revenue Service. He has expertly pleaded my situation with the agents assigned to my case, who were unsympathetic in the beginning of the negotiations. I am certain that as a result of his persistent negotiations on my behalf, over time he has successfully been able to convince them that his arguments were correct, and that I was truly entitled to the result he was requesting in the Offer in Compromise which we had submitted to the IRS officials. He has achieved superior results for me. We should be soon competing the final pieces of the settlement Mr. Evans has reached with the IRS. I would wholeheartedly recommend Spencer Evans to my clients, friends, family and associates if they ever require the services of an elite and highly skilled Tax Attorney. Respectfully Submitted. Steven D. Hassing"
"Spencer Evans knows his stuff and works hard for his clients. i highly recommend this attorney"
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Experience
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Tax Attorney, Michelle Turpin & Associates, PC
2021 - 2024
Tax Attorney, Deloitte Tax, LLP
2016 - 2021
Tax Attorney, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP
2014 - 2016
Tax Attorney, Gilland Law Firm, PC
2013 - 2014
Tax Attorney, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP
2012 - 2013
Tax Attorney, Silver Williams & Ford, LLC
2008 - 2012
Tax Attorney, Deloitte Tax, LLP
2006 - 2008
Owner, Spencer Evans, Attorney at Law, PLC
2006 - 2008
Tax Attorney, Arizona Department of Revenue
2003 - 2005
Law Clerk, Florida Department of Alcohol, Beverage and Tobacco
Education
2005
Florida State University College of Law
Juris Doctorate
2002
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
PwC Tax Conference
The Sales Tax Tsunami is Coming - What to Expect After Wayfair
2016
Davis County Estate Planning Council CLE Lunch
Fighting the IRS and Winning
Languages
Portuguese
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I get the amount lowered that I owe the IRS?
24 Dec 2015
Q&A
Do I have to pay arkansas sales tax if I purchase from a state with no taxes.
26 Dec 2015