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5.0 /5.0
12 Client Reviews
$ 550-550 per hour
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Derek William Kaczmarek
also known as Derek W. Kaczmarek
Virtual Consultation Available
About Derek
Biography
My tax law career started in 2005 as a trial attorney with the IRS in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ultimately, my IRS career took me to Phoenix, Arizona. In 2012 I left the IRS and entered private practice. During my post-IRS career, I rose to the practice group manager for tax litigation at an AmLaw 200 law firm. In 2019, I opened my own law firm with another former IRS attorney, David Jojola.
Over the years, my practice areas remainded consistent - tax litigation and controversy. The biggest change? Representing businesses, individuals, estates, and trusts rather than the IRS. I handle numerous tax disputes, from pre-audit and audit to administrative appeals through litigation.
I help people with IRS problems - collection, audit, Tax Court trials and other Federal tax issues.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Tax
75%
22 years | 1,000 cases
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion
25%
22 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Nevada for 13 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 14 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 22 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Kaczmarek & Jojola PLLC
(602) 899-9339
Fax
10229 N 92nd St, #103, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258
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Posted by Judy | June 12, 2015 | Tax
A true expert
Derek is the most knowledge attorney I have spoke with regarding overseas unreported assets. I am assisting my aunt handle an estate of a man who we have just learned never reported overseas holdings and had not filed a tax return since 2000. Derick provided information on the various programs avai...
Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2013 | Tax
Highly Qualified
I sought counsel on a number of tax related topics and Derek gave very honest and comprehensive advice. I have total confidence in his proficiency and guidance.
Posted by Rich | December 19, 2011 | Business
Interim General Counsel, Ports of Indiana
Positively one of the best attorneys we've worked with. Has an uncanny knack for making a complex legal problem/opportunity understandable to management. A brilliant legal mind coupled with savvy business experience applicable to both the public and private sectors. He's a highly effective problem...
Derek William Kaczmarek's Lawyer Endorsements
"Derek is an excellent trial attorney. He has an extensive background in IRS trial cases. We have worked together and I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I met Mr. Kaczmarek when I was helping a taxpayer dispute a tax assessment and Mr. Kaczmarek worked for the IRS. In working on opposite sides, it soon became clear that Mr. Kaczmarek was extremely bright and capable, yet always remained professional in his dealing with me and the taxpayer. He was a great advocate when he represented the government and is now a great resource for taxpayers."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Arizona Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Arizona Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Best Lawyer - Tax Litigation & Controversy, Best Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Certified Specialist - Tax Law, State Bar of Arizona
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Bronze Medal Litigation Award, SB/SE Office of Division Counsel, I.R.S.
2007
Cube Award, I.R.S. Office of Chief Counsel
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Kaczmarek & Jojola
2017 - 2019
Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC
2014 - 2017
Partner, Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold
2012 - 2014
Attorney, Silver Law PLC
2005 - 2012
Senior Attorney, I.R.S. Office of Chief Counsel
Associations
2018 - Present
AZ Board of Legal Specialization - Tax Advisory CommitteeCommission Member
2012 - Present
Western States Bar AssociationArizona Representative
2018 - 2019
State Bar of Arizona, Tax Law SectionChair
2017 - 2018
State Bar of Arizona, Tax Law SectionChair Elect
2016 - 2017
State Bar of Arizona, Tax SectionVice-Chair
2015 - 2016
State Bar of Arizona, Tax SectionChief Budget Officer
2014 - 2015
State Bar of Arizona, Tax SectionSecretary
2013 - 2014
Scottsdale Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2012 - 2014
State Bar of Arizona, Tax Law SectionMember at Large
2010 - 2014
State Bar of Arizona, Tax Law SectionTax Court Liaison
2008 - 2009
Indianapolis Bar Association, Tax Law SectionAt Large Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Caylor Land & Development Inc., Et Al. v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2021-30
Rule 155 decision.
Estate of Moore v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2020-40
Rule 155 Decision
Bruner v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2018-10
Win, no attorney fees from IRS.
Norma L. Slone, Transferee v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2016-115
Win
Michael Jones & M. Chastain Jones v. Commissioner, 146 T.C. No. 3
Loss, no penalties imposed
Kline v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2015-144
Win
Estate of Harvey Evenchik v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 2013-34
Rule 155 Decision
Estate of Shirley C. Giovacchini v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 2013-27
Rule 155 Decision
John Anthony Dominguez v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2011-281
Win
James & Virginia Ellington v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 2011-193
Win
Susan G. Bell v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2011-152
Rule 155 Decision
Afi Abdi v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2010-175
Win
Donald W. Ernle v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2010-237
Win
Remington P. Fairlamb v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2010-22
Case remanded for further consideration.
Ellis and Norma Crum v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2008-216
Win
Suzanne Vance Fain, a.k.a. Suzanne Fain-Poisson v. Commissioner, 129 T.C. No. 11
Win
Manuel Ayala, Jr. and Carol A. Ayala v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2007-60
Win
Jason Emanuel Ayala v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2007-59
Win
Steven Rudolph Kaldi v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2007-45
Win
Rainbow Tax Service, Inc. v. Commissioner, 128 T.C. No. 5
Win
Otis L. & Tabitha Pimpleton v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2007-17
Win
Irving and Elaine Steinberg v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2006-217
Win
Education
2005
New York University School of Law
LL.M.
2003
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
J.D.
2003
Indiana University-Bloomington
M.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2021
Monthly Meeting
IRC 831(b) Update
2019
Captive Insurance Companies Association 2019 International Conference
Commonly Accepted Insurance Practices: Small Captives' Practices Compared to Commercial Insurance
2018
Delaware Captive Insurance Association 2018 Spring Forum
Captive Insurance and the U.S. Tax Court
2017
Tennessee Captive Insurance Association Annual Conference
Avrahami v. Commissioner, Gazing into the Crystal Ball
2017
Monthly CLE
Micro-Captive Insurance and the IRS
2016
Western Regional Captive Insurance Conference
Discussion of IRC 831(b) Captive Insurance Audits and Litigation
2016
State Bar of Arizona CLE Program
Is Your LLC Ready for an IRS Audit Under the New Rules?
2016
ABA Tax Section 2016 Midyear Meeting
Nuts & Bolts Tax Court Litigation
2015
The Seth Leibsohn Show
Current Happenings in Tax
2015
State Bar of Arizona CLE
IRS Innocent Spouse Relief: Navigating the Process
2015
NBC 12 News (Phoenix)
Lawyers on Call
2015
Arizona Captive Insurance Association Conference
Ongoing battle between captives and the IRS
2014
Tax Section
U.S. Tax Court Practice - an Update and Perspective
2014
CPA Lunch & Learn
US Tax Court Procedure
2013
2013
UNLV CLE Program
Present Tax Controversies: Navigating the Process
2013
Recent IRS Audit Developments
Form 1099-K and Global High Wealth Industry Group
2012
U.S. Tax Court Cases Symposium
Effective Use of Expert Witnesses in the U.S. Tax Court
2012
I.R.S. Office of Appeals (Phoenix)
I.R.C. 7430 and Qualified Offers of Settlement
2012
2012 State Bar Annual Convention
Federal, State and Local Tax Law Update
2012
2012 State Bar Annual Convention
Tax Issues in a Down Economy
2011
I.R.S. Basic Trial Advocacy School
Tax Litigation
2010
I.R.S. Special Enforcement Program Agent Group Meeting
Developing Fraud Cases for Trial
2009
West Virginia University's Advanced Fraud & Forensic Accounting Program
Advanced Fraud & Forensic Accounting
2004
Who Stole My Child Tax Credit? Single Parents, Custodians and Child Tax Credits
Child Tax Credit
Publications
2016
Nevada Lawyer
IRS's Attack on 831(b) Captive Insurance
2014
Frazer, Ryan, Goldberg & Arnold client update
IRS Offers Incentives to Taxpayers with Unreported Foreign Income
2002
Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
The SEC's Role in the Global Era: How the SEC Will Protect U.S. Investors in Foreign Markets
Languages
English