Tim A Tarter

Tim A Tarter

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 39 years

Tax Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Litigation

2525 E Arizona Biltmore Circle, Suite B-218, Phoenix, AZ

About Tim

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Tax 80%

Representing clients in all aspects of federal, state and international tax controversy matters, including Internal Revenue Service audits and appeals.

40 years

80%
Litigation 10%

Nationwide U.S. Tax Court litigation practice.

38 years

10%
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion 10%

Representing clients in all aspects of federal, state and international tax controversy matters, including Internal Revenue Service audits and appeals, trial and appellate litigation and criminal tax defense. Also experienced in handling procedural and litigation issues, including discovery disputes, lien and levy matters, and attorney-client privilege issues. Significant experience gained from first-chair, government tax litigation experience, including tax shelter litigation.

38 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 18 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 26 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 39 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1986

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Woolston & Tarter, P.C.

2525 E Arizona Biltmore Circle, Suite B-218, Phoenix, AZ, 85016-2114

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Tim A Tarter's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael & Patricia | September 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tim Tarter Lawyer

We hired Tim Tarter in regards to an IRS audit in 2009 - 2013. The IRS stated that we owed hundreds of thousands of dollars due to the fact that we were raising and training horses as a hobby. Tim Tarter helped us prove that our quarter horse ranch was not a hobby. Anyone having tax issues or a...udits should hire Tim Tarter. We would not have been able to settle our case without his expertise

Posted by Michael | September 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tim Tarter, Esq.

Tim is a very thorough, conscientious and knowledgeable attorney. He was always most professional in his approach, and I was very pleased with his efforts on my behalf.

Posted by Peter | September 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tim A Tarter Tax Litigator

I have hired Tim repeatedly. He is an excellent attorney who provides a world class level of legal advice. He is an expert litigator who is well equipped to win settlements and cases on behalf of his clients as each clients circumstances with the IRS requires. This he does in an economic and expediti...ous manner. I am an experienced litigant and Tim's knowledge, skills, advice, tactics and tenacity have helped be win repeated disputes with the IRS. In addition Tim has a wealth of non-contentious tax minimizing strategies available to his clients that are second to none.

Posted by Amit | August 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Tax Lawyer

Tim Tarter is an exceptional tax lawyer. My wife and I hired Tim to help resolve a very complicated inheritance legal case. Tim's handling of the case was amazing. He came up with out of the box solutions, communicated with the IRS, and resolved the case to our benefit. During the entire process ...Tim communicated each step with me and my wife in ways that we could understand the extremely complicated tax case and laws. During the months of working with Tim, it was obvious that we were very fortunate to find such an amazing lawyer to help us.

Posted by Charles Lotzar | August 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A lawyer's lawyer

I have been a practicing lawyer for approximately 30 years. I have worked closely with Tim and I was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism, subject matter expertise, and approach. I give Tim my unqualified recommendation for resolution of tax disputes.

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Tim A Tarter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Moore

Tax lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tim and I worked together on a gift tax valuation controversy. Tim was instrumental in helping my client reach an acceptable compromise with the IRS. I will call Tim again when the need arises."

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Stephen Hartman

Tax lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I can gladly endorse Tim for his skills in both civil and criminal tax matters. We worked together on a matter, and his knowledge makes him invaluable. I've even sought his advice a couple of times since we worked together. He is always helpful and responsive. If I found myself in a tax investigation, there isn't anyone else I would hire."

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Roberto Ceccarelli

Tax lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Tim on a Tax Court mediation case for a client, and his handling of the matter from filing the litigation through final resolution was simply outstanding."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1996 - 2015

President/Attorney, Woolston & Tarter, P.C.

1988 - 1996

Senior Attorney, Internal Revenue Service, Chief Counsel

Associations

2007 - Present

Idaho State Bar

1999 - Present

American Bar Association, Taxation Section

1999 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

1998 - Present

Valley of the Sun United Way

1986 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Avrahami v. IRS Commissioner

Decision Pending

Evans v. IRS Commissioner

Win

Aloe Vera of America v. U.S.

Win

U.S. v. Landon

Multiple

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Education

1986

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Oregon State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 Tax Section May Meeting

Micro-Captive Insurance Audit Update

2011

Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting

Federal Trust Fund Liability

2010

Estate Planning Council

Estate and Gift Audit Process

2009

Annual Advanced Estate Planning Seminar

IRS Appeals

2008

Idaho Family Law Section

IRS Tax Relief for Innocent Spouses

2002

Estate Planning Council

IRS Summons Authority

1997

Valley Estate Planners

Family Limited Partnerships

Publications

2007

Idaho Business Review You Can Reduce the Chance of an Audit

2006

Journal of Practical Estate Planning Circular 230 in Estate Planning: A Primer

1999

Tax Notes Tax Court Rule 155: Avoiding a Lose-Lose Situation

1999

Tax Notes TEFRA Audit Provisions: Don't Wait For an Audit to Understand Them

1998

Arizona AICPA NewsLedger CPAs: Are You Privileged?

Languages

English

Activity

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