Jonathan R. Black is an Associate in the Tax Disputes & Tax Litigation practice group. Prior to private practice, Mr. Black served as an attorney with the Office of Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service, where he defended the IRS in Tax Court, drafted regulations and other published guidance, and advised the IRS and the Department of Justice on a myriad of legal issues. He also provided IRS attorneys training on administrative law and legal ethics.
Services
Mr. Black advises individuals and businesses on a wide range of matters relating to compliance with their U.S. tax obligations, including:
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information reporting obligations;
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FBAR compliance;
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penalties and reasonable cause; and
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streamlined filing procedures and voluntary disclosure.
Highlights
While attending Cornell Law School, Mr. Black was an Editor for the Journal of Law and Public Policy. He also served as a Judicial Intern at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York.
Admissions & Education
Bar & Court Admissions
- District of Columbia
- New York
- U.S. Tax Court
Education
J.D., Cornell Law School, 2014
P.B.C., Minzu University, 2008
B.A., University of Oregon, 2005
Languages
- Mr. Black is fluent in Chinese and has fundamental knowledge of Japanese.
Government Service
Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, 2014-2019
Judicial Intern, Honorable Margaret M. Cangilos-Ruiz, U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D.N.Y)
