Tara Smith
Tax Attorney
Texas
TX
About
Before going solo, Tara spent three years in the tax group of an Am Law 200 firm, providing both tax controversy and transactional counsel, including M&A, funds work, and advising clients on business tax strategy.
Tara earned her J.D., cum laude, from Baylor Law School, where she received a Special Distinction in Business… read more Planning and multiple awards for excellence in business and tax law. While in law school, she clerked with the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division and IRS Chief Counsel. Before entering the legal profession, Tara spent over a decade in corporate sales at global technology firms, supporting clients in the healthcare, finance, and oil & gas industries.
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"I had the privilege of working with Tara during a complex commercial acquisition, and my experience was exceptional from start to finish. Her thorough analysis of the tax implications saved our company significant money while ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations. What impressed me most was her ability to explain intricate tax concepts in clear, practical terms that informed our decision-making. She anticipated potential issues before they arose and developed creative solutions that protected our interests while optimizing the transaction structure."
"Tara helped us navigate the stressful demands of an IRS audit. As a startup focused on blockchain technology development, we were worried about the complexity of our business and the completeness of our records. Tara explained every step of the process to us so that we could understand what was happening. Tara took the time to understand our business in deep detail and presented the information that was available in the best possible light to the auditor. We were very happy with the outcome of the audit, and we could not have achieved this without Tara's help."
Work History
Tara Smith Law, PC
Founding Shareholder
Jan 2025 - Present
Resolve tax disputes with federal and state tax authorities; Negotiate and advocate for taxpayers in administrative hearings and court proceedings; Advise on the formation of various business entities, including corporations, partnerships, and LLCs; Represent clients in connection with a variety of corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
Winstead PC
Attorney
Nov 2021 - Dec 2024
Provided tax review and planning services to internal practice groups, including Corporate, Funds, and Real Estate; Provided transactional and controversy-related tax guidance and advice to individuals and business; Advised individuals and businesses generally on entity formation, operations, and transaction structure and planning.