Khanh Tran
Senior Attorney (Tax), Large Business & International Division at IRS, Office of Chief Counsel- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Westlaw Certification
Thomas ReutersMay, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Legal Research Certification
LexisNexisApr, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Research Certified
LexisNexisFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Bloomberg Law Advanced Certification: Litigation
Bloomberg LawMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Bloomberg Law Advanced Certification: Transactional Law
Bloomberg LawMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Bloomberg Law Certification: Fundamental Legal Research
Bloomberg LawMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Bloomberg Law Certification: Introduction and Navigation
Bloomberg LawMay, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
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United States
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Law Practice
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Attorney (Tax), Large Business & International Division
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Sep 2022 - Present
Large Business and International provides legal services to the LB&I Division of the Internal Revenue Service. Our taxpayers are corporations, subchapter S corporations, and partnerships with substantial assets. We work with complicated issues of tax law and accounting principles in the context of an expanding global environment. LB&I employs over 275 attorneys nationwide, who provide a full range of legal services on all issues, including advising LB&I compliance agents, handling litigation in the U.S. Tax Court, and referring and recommending litigation to the Department of Justice. Show less
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Amazon
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Tax Attorney (Tax Leadership Development Program)
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Sep 2020 - Sep 2022
Experienced working on a variety of projects in different Tax service areas of a multi-national corporation including: • Worked closely with business partners and members of the tax department to structure and track business initiatives and transactions • Assisted with tax due diligence on mergers and corporate restructurings • Assisted and advised cross border reporting tax issues for businesses across Amazon • Summarized, reviewed, and approved individual contracts, as well as, provided tax pre-approval guidance to the business and legal teams • Conducted research and analysis to support various tax teams in evaluating potential restructurings and other strategic growth opportunities • Leveraged technical solutions in order to scale the ever increasing and diversifying demands of Amazon's global business model • Researched tax rules and wrote tax technical documents for multiple tax functions across Amazon including: State and Local Tax Team, International Tax, M&A, and Transfer Pricing • Handled and supported a wide variety of tax compliance processes, including direct and indirect tax in the U.S. and outside of the U.S • Reviewed and analyzed Amazon’s current and historical stock purchase agreements • Created and developed complex excel spreadsheet models for Transfer Pricing and M&A • Assisted in developing and building a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy for Amazon’s Global Tax Department Show less
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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International Tax Consultant
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
Experienced a full year cycle of client tax practice on a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, closely held businesses, and individuals. Such experience included: • Training on new provisions of the tax law (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017) and preparation of tax memoranda on select technical issues, such as on the new tax regulations affecting Foreign-Derived Intangible Income, Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, and Tax Schedules • Coordinated with federal and state tax teams on preparing multimillion-dollar tax models for domestic and foreign companies • Helped with client planning involving organizational changes, such as Type B and C restructurings as well as reorgs involving China Business Trusts • Served as a loan staff for Fortune 500 companies on international tax matters impacting such clients • Assisted in design, test, and, implementation of process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy in tax compliance and provision areas, such as tax modeling of Global Intangible Low Taxed Income and Foreign Tax Credits • Performed tax research to support positions taken on various U.S. tax return issues • Prepared US International income tax returns, including forms: 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, and other related workpapers Show less
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Tran Financial Network
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Greater Milwaukee Area
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Attorney
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
Solo practitioner advising small businesses and individuals on various legal, tax, and business issues, including: • Managed and advised over 2 million dollars’ worth of net assets for clients and businesses across Wisconsin • Settled and negotiated disputes for clients in breach of contract claims in matters over half a million dollars • Assisted and represented clients and businesses with matters in front of Wisconsin Department of Revenue and Internal Revenue Service • Drafted partnership agreements and articles of organizations for local business owners • Provided expert advice to clients regarding updated local and federal tax laws that affected their business • Prepared and filed transfer of property agreements and bill of sales for individuals and businesses Show less
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IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
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United States
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Law Practice
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400 - 500 Employee
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Legal Extern
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
• Participated in annual Tax Court proceedings by conducting interrogatories, making motions to the Court, and cross- examining witnesses • Managed and settled over 20 tax controversy disputes with taxpayers on behalf of the government • Researched on a myriad of tax issues, including S corporation tax penalties, taxpayer audits, and deduction qualifications • Conducted intake interviews to spot legal issues for presentation at case acceptance or dismissal • Wrote discovery and subpoena requests for interrogatories, requests for admissions, and requests for production of documents • Obtained several favorable judgments in Tax Court regarding government positions with taxpayers Show less
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American Family Insurance
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Legal Intern
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May 2016 - May 2018
• Presented and advised department managers on legal issues impacting their departments • Drafted legal memorandum related to corporate legal issues with a focus on auto and life insurance regulations • Performed a wide variety of legal assignments which included: legal research, preparing written memoranda analyzing regulations affecting the insurance industry, and reviewing contracts • Presented and advised department managers on legal issues impacting their departments • Drafted legal memorandum related to corporate legal issues with a focus on auto and life insurance regulations • Performed a wide variety of legal assignments which included: legal research, preparing written memoranda analyzing regulations affecting the insurance industry, and reviewing contracts
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The General®
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Compliance Intern
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
• Aided attorneys by interpreting statutes and regulations to help guide departments in their business process and operation • Assisted with implementing regulatory projects to ensure that all state requirements are met • Researched and presented to executive board on the details and procedures of breach of data regarding Personal Information and Personally Identifiable Information • Aided attorneys by interpreting statutes and regulations to help guide departments in their business process and operation • Assisted with implementing regulatory projects to ensure that all state requirements are met • Researched and presented to executive board on the details and procedures of breach of data regarding Personal Information and Personally Identifiable Information
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Milwaukee Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Paraprofessional
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Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
• Assisted with classroom supervision, ensuring a focused and disciplined learning environment • Developed rapport with parents and teachers to cultivate a creative and encouraging atmosphere • Promoted active participation and improvement of motor skills through outside activities • Assisted with classroom supervision, ensuring a focused and disciplined learning environment • Developed rapport with parents and teachers to cultivate a creative and encouraging atmosphere • Promoted active participation and improvement of motor skills through outside activities
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City Year
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Corps Member
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
• Mentored, tutored, and taught students at Rogers Street Academy • Organized and led events for students, community, and City Year Milwaukee • Worked on a team of 8, serving the entire Rogers Street Academy student population through whole school events and support • Awarded City Year Corps Member of the Year • Mentored, tutored, and taught students at Rogers Street Academy • Organized and led events for students, community, and City Year Milwaukee • Worked on a team of 8, serving the entire Rogers Street Academy student population through whole school events and support • Awarded City Year Corps Member of the Year
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Education
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2015 - 2018
University of Wisconsin Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
2018 - 2019
Portland State University
Masters of Science, Taxation -
2009 - 2013
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
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