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Biographical Information
Matthew Scott is an experienced tax and business attorney with domestic and international experience working at Fortune 500 companies, Fortune 100 companies, privately owned companies, and representing individuals. Matthew is a seasoned tax controversy attorney, having defended billions of dollars in tax deficiency assessments while working as Tax Counsel at Honeywell International Inc., working with privately owned businesses, and representing individuals. Matthew excels in all areas of taxation, including federal, state, local, and international taxation of businesses, individuals, and trusts & estates. Matthew also has extensive M&A experience, from both tax and business perspectives. Matthew’s Tax Notes publication addresses nationwide issues associated with the imposition of State and Local taxes upon companies offering technology, cloud computing, and software services from outside of the taxing jurisdiction.
With deep expertise in corporate finance, entity structuring, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory compliance, trusts and estates, and all areas of taxation, Matthew is a valuable advisor for both you and your business.
Admissions
- Alabama State Bar
- United States Tax Court
Education
- LL.M., New York University Law School, 2021
- J.D., Tulane University Law School, cum laude, 2020
- B.A., Louisiana State University, summa cum laude, 2017
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Publications and Presentations
- Surveying the Sales Tax Treatment of Technology Services, Tax Notes (January 03, 2022).
Awards
- University Medalist – Highest Academic Achievement – Louisiana State University
- CALI Award – Estate and Gift Taxation – Tulane University Law School
- CALI Award – State and Local Taxation – Tulane University Law School
