Frank J. Jackson focuses his practice on federal and state tax controversies at every stage, including tax audits, administrative appeals and litigation. Over the last two decades, Frank has successfully represented domestic and multinational businesses, nonprofits and high-net-worth individuals and estates in disputes involving a wide variety of sophisticated tax matters.
At the examination and appeals stages of tax controversies, Frank achieves client goals through his substantive and procedural knowledge, strong communication and negotiation skills and innovative strategies. When litigation cannot be avoided or is in his client’s best interest, he provides effective representation in hearings and trials before the US Tax Court and US district courts. In cases where tax liabilities have been assessed but not paid, Frank represents clients before the Internal Revenue Services’ (IRS) Collection Division, including in the negotiation of installment agreements, offers in compromise and in resolving lien priority and levy disputes.
Frank has firsthand understanding of the priorities and processes of tax authorities. Early in his career, he served as a trial lawyer and National Tax Shelter Project lawyer for the IRS. In this capacity, he represented the agency in suits before the Tax Court and provided legal advice to revenue agents and officers.
Additionally, Frank handles sensitive tax matters involving fraud allegations and has extensive experience helping clients avoid penalties and criminal charges. To help US taxpayers ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws, he offers counsel on voluntary disclosure initiatives, including previously undisclosed foreign financial accounts, and regularly helps clients correct compliance errors.
Frank is also an avid writer and public speaker on tax law topics.
