Stephen J. McFarlane

Stephen J. McFarlane

3.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 35 years

Tax Lawyer at Scottsdale, AZ
Practice Areas: Tax

14500 N. Northsight Blvd., Ste. 217, Scottsdale, AZ

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Tax 100%

US Tax Court Litigation; Resolve tax controversy issues with IRS, state agencies (ADOR); Offshore Financial and Bank Reporting (OVDP); Employment tax problems; Unfiled Return Resolution; Innocent Spouse Relief; Offers in Compromise; IRS Payment Plans; Tax Issues in Divorce; Tax issues in Bankruptcy; Employment Tax Problems; Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Tax Return Preparation

36 years | 28,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 28 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

McFARLANE LAW - A Tax Law Firm

14500 N. Northsight Blvd., Ste. 217, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260

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Stephen J. McFarlane's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2021 | Tax

Doesn't Want New Clients ???

Left messages, no response. I am low-key, I don't leave messages saying hey, I have $1M+ in assets call me back. I left 2 messages (regarding specific $3M tax deal) asking for help regarding 1031 exchange- crickets

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"I've talked to Stephen about his practice, and it was clear to me from his discussion that he knows his stuff (note that he has more degrees than a thermometer) in the area of tax; I would not hesitate to send a tax representation matter to Stephen."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Tax Attorney, McFarlane Law, PLC

2003 - 2015

Partner-Tax Attorney, Bredemann & McFarlane, PLC

1997 - 2003

Tax Attorney, Morrill & Aronson, PLLC

1990 - 1996

IRS Litigation Attorney, Department of the Treasury

Associations

2003 - Present

College of Estate Planning Attorneys

1997 - Present

Arizona Bar Association, Tax Section

1990 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

1990 - Present

US Tax Court

Sample of Legal Cases

Zimmerman v. CIR, 105 T.C. 220 (1995)

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Osborne v. CIR, T.C. Memo 1994-360

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Education

1990

Boston University School of Law Graduate Tax Law Program

Masters Degree in Tax Law (LL.M.-Tax)

1989

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Universite de Droit D'Economie et de Sciences Sociales Paris 2 Institut de Droit

Certificate - Summer Session

1981

Thunderbird, Graduate School of International Management

M.B.A. (Int'l Bsn & Law)

1978

Marquette University

Dbl Major: BA (Political Science) BA (French Civilization)

Speaking Engagements

2009

Taxpayer Relief Series

Family Limited Partnerships

Publications

2000

Journal of Arizona Taxation Various Tax Related Articles

Languages

French

Activity

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