Jeff Luechtefeld focuses his practice on resolving complex tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service, both in administrative proceedings and litigation. He represents clients before the United States Tax Court, U.S. district courts, and federal courts of appeals, and develops strategic approaches grounded in a deep understanding of IRS processes and enforcement priorities.
Jeff regularly advises clients during IRS examinations and proceedings before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, helping navigate high-stakes disputes and achieve efficient resolutions. His practice spans a broad range of tax controversy matters, including complex partnership issues, accounting method changes, foreign tax credits, research and domestic production deductions, and compensation-related issues. He also represents clients in areas of heightened IRS scrutiny, including syndicated conservation easement transactions and micro-captive insurance arrangements. His clients include Fortune-listed companies, private equity firms, professional sports franchises, closely held businesses, and high-net-worth individuals.
Credentials
Education
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M, 2005
- University of Missouri Columbia School of Law, J.D., 2004
- Missouri State University, B.S., Finance, 2001
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
- Missouri
Court Admissions
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit