Lee Meyercord
USA Guide 2024
Up and Coming : Tax: Litigation
Up and Coming
About
Provided by Lee Meyercord
Practice Areas
Tax, Tax Controversy and Litigation, Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors' Rights | Partnership Tax, Tax Insurance Policy Underwriting
Career
Lee Meyercord is a Dallas tax attorney who represents taxpayers in all stages of a federal tax dispute, including audits, administrative appeals and federal income tax litigation. She has represented a broad range of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, large partnerships, closely held businesses, exempt organizations and high-net-worth individuals. She has significant experience in partnership tax issues relating to energy, real estate and private equity. She also represents taxpayers in Texas property tax disputes.
Ms. Meyercord is Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association, Section of Taxation, Administrative Practice Committee Representative to Membership and Marketing Committee, 2013-2016; Vice Chair, 2022-Present
State Bar of Texas, Partnership and Real Estate Tax Committee, Co-Chair, 2018-2021; Chair, 2022-Present; Committee on Government Submissions, Co-Chair, 2022-2023
Publications
• IRS Partnership Audits: 5 Must-Dos in 30 Days (April 24, 2023) - Holland & Knight Alert
• A Lighthearted Look at "Notable" Quotes from In re Grand Jury Oral Arguments (January 19, 2023) - Holland & Knight Alert
• Tax Court Proposes Rule Changes to Align with Federal Rules (September 2, 2022) - The Tax Magazine
• Comments Concerning the Proposed Regulations Regarding BBA Special Enforcement Matters (October 8, 2021) - American Bar Association Section of Taxation
• IRS Cracks Down on Affordable Care Act Reporting Requirements (June 29, 2021) - Client Alert
• Thousands of Texans Could Be Eligible for Property Tax Exemptions Due to 2021 Winter Storm (April 1, 2021) - Client Alert
• IRS Announces Tax Relief for Texas Winter Storm Victims (March 2, 2021) - Client Alert
• IRS Targets Micro-Captives: Participants Should Act Now (February 11, 2021) - Client Alert
• Comments on Proposed Regulations on Partnership Centralized Audit Regime (January 25, 2021)- State Bar of Texas, Tax Section Comments
• IRS Proposes Controversial Changes to Partnership Audit Rules (January 11, 2021)- Client Alert
Chambers Review
USA
Lee Meyercord successfully represents taxpayers in IRS audits, appeals, and federal income tax litigation. She also advises clients on the tax elements of mergers and acquisitions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is on some very high profile issues right now. She is very well regarded. She is very technical and an easy speaker. She does a very good job."
"She not only provides precise, accurate and highly reliable advice, but she has a keen business sense and awareness of the practical implications of her work."
"She has a great blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and common sense."
"She is on some very high profile issues right now. She is very well regarded. She is very technical and an easy speaker. She does a very good job."
"She not only provides precise, accurate and highly reliable advice, but she has a keen business sense and awareness of the practical implications of her work."
"She has a great blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and common sense."
Articles, highlights and press releases
6 items provided by Holland & Knight LLP
IRS Proposes to Classify Basket Contracts as a Tax Avoidance Scheme
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on July 11, 2024, issued proposed regulations that would classify certain basket contract transactions as listed transactions.
IRS Targets Owners of Professional Sports Franchises Regarding Tax Reporting
The IRS recently announced a new enforcement campaign that targets and investigates sports industry partnerships reporting significant tax losses.
IRS Announces New Campaign to Audit Personal Use of Business Jets
The IRS announced a new campaign to audit high-net-worth taxpayers claiming business deductions for the use of private jets.
IRS Announces Sweeping Enforcement Effort Targeting Partnerships
The IRS announced a "sweeping" and "historic" enforcement effort focused on partnerships and is establishing a special group within its Large Business and International (LB&I) Division to focus exclusively on large and complex pass-through entities.
A Lighthearted Look at "Notable" Quotes from In re Grand Jury Oral Arguments
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Jan. 9, 2023, in the In re Grand Jury case. Despite the nondescript title, the stakes in the case are stratospheric for the future of the attorney-client privilege.
Comments Concerning the Proposed Regulations Regarding BBA Special Enforcement Matters
Tax attorneys Lee Meyercord and Jackson Oliver co-authored the comment letter, "Comments Concerning the Proposed Regulations Regarding BBA Special Enforcement Matters," for the American Bar Association Tax Section.
IRS Proposes to Classify Basket Contracts as a Tax Avoidance Scheme
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on July 11, 2024, issued proposed regulations that would classify certain basket contract transactions as listed transactions.
IRS Targets Owners of Professional Sports Franchises Regarding Tax Reporting
The IRS recently announced a new enforcement campaign that targets and investigates sports industry partnerships reporting significant tax losses.
IRS Announces New Campaign to Audit Personal Use of Business Jets
The IRS announced a new campaign to audit high-net-worth taxpayers claiming business deductions for the use of private jets.
IRS Announces Sweeping Enforcement Effort Targeting Partnerships
The IRS announced a "sweeping" and "historic" enforcement effort focused on partnerships and is establishing a special group within its Large Business and International (LB&I) Division to focus exclusively on large and complex pass-through entities.
A Lighthearted Look at "Notable" Quotes from In re Grand Jury Oral Arguments
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Jan. 9, 2023, in the In re Grand Jury case. Despite the nondescript title, the stakes in the case are stratospheric for the future of the attorney-client privilege.
Comments Concerning the Proposed Regulations Regarding BBA Special Enforcement Matters
Tax attorneys Lee Meyercord and Jackson Oliver co-authored the comment letter, "Comments Concerning the Proposed Regulations Regarding BBA Special Enforcement Matters," for the American Bar Association Tax Section.
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