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Michael Fussell JD, LLM, CPA is a seasoned tax expert with over two decades of experience guiding individuals and organizations through complex tax planning, compliance, and controversy. As a principal partner at Tax Law Associates, LLC, he has developed and implemented tax strategies for entity structure, asset protection, and succession planning, generating significant revenue growth for clients. His expertise spans corporate and individual taxation, including income tax planning, tax credits, and payroll tax planning. With certifications from the United States Tax Court, Illinois Bar, and Georgia State Board of Accountancy, Michael brings a unique blend of technical expertise and industry recognition to his work.

Credentials

  • Member United States Tax Court
    US Tax Court
    Nov, 2002
    - May, 2026
  • Illinois Bar
    Supreme Court of Illinois
    Nov, 1999
    - May, 2026
  • Certified Public Accountant
    Georgia State Board of Accountancy
    Aug, 1996
    - May, 2026

Experience

    • Principal / Partner
      • Jan 2003 - Present

      Tax planning, Tax compliance, Tax defense, Business advisory

    • Principal Partner/Owner - Practitioner
      • 2003 - 2015

      Primary Practice Areas:Asset and stock acquisitions and divestituresConsolidation transactionsMergers and other taxable and tax-free reorganizations according to section 368Majority and minority shareholder representation in transactionsAsset protection strategies, including Delaware series LLC&#...

    • Principal
      • Dec 2010 - May 2012

      Same as Tax Law Associates, LLC

    • Principal
      • Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

      Supervised a professional staff of 65 performing state, local, federal and international tax compliance, research and planning. Developed tax planning strategies for entity structure, asset protection, federal and state tax planning, deferment strategies and succession and estate planning. Mana...

    • Tax
      • 2000 - 2000

      providing general tax consulting and tax controversy planning. Provided representation in a sales tax audit with the State of New York.Negotiated 68k business and occupation tax refund from the State of California

    • Tax
      • Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

      Thirty hours per week commitment during full-time law school scheduleTax research, tax software development

    • CPA
      • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

      For-profit and non-profit audit engagementsTax research and compliance

    • Accounting staff
      • Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

      Preparation of accounts receivable and accounts payable

Education

  • 1999 - 2000
    Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  • 1996 - 1999
    Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  • 1989 - 1993
    Georgia Institute of Technology

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