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Ms. Kundra is a tax litigator and advisor who works aggressively to solve current problems and prevent future controversies. The firm's clients include businesses, non-profit entities, entrepreneurs and individuals seeking legal tax and financial counseling. Ms. Kundra's practice is nationwide.

The Law Offices of Kundra and Associates, P.C. works aggressively to solve current tax problems, prevent future controversies and provides advice on business structuring.

Through the span of Ms. Kundra's legal career, she has consistently focused on tax litigation, controversy, business, and planning issues.

Ms. Kundra has successfully litigated and settled numerous civil and criminal tax cases, structured various business entities and resolved a number of legal tax audits, controversy matters and divorce tax issues.

While working at the Office of Financial Enforcement, U.S. Department of Treasury, Ms. Kundra focused on money laundering issues and violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. This was in addition to handling administrative law appeals at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Ms. Kundra also performed financial analysis for the Bakery & Confectionery Union and International Pension Fund.

Ms. Chaya Kundra received a Juris Doctor from the Washington College of Law at the American University where her course work emphasized tax, accounting and finance issues. She majored in Finance at Loyola College and was selected as a member of the Green & Grey Society which honors the top twelve graduating seniors who embody leadership, scholarship and community service.

In August 2007, Ms. Kundra was interviewed by Fox 5 News for the segment Maryland Comptroller's Office Names Top 50 Tax Defaulters, regarding state of Maryland officials seeking more than $6 million from delinquent taxpayers.

PRESS RELEASE

NAPEW
National Association of Professional & Executive Women

Chaya Kundra

Named NAPEW "Woman of the Year" in Tax Law

Rockville, MD - January 23, 2009 - The National Association of Professional and Executive Women names Chaya Kundra, Attorney for Kundra & Associates, P.C., "Woman of the Year" in Tax Law. Only one woman from each industry is named "Woman of the Year" and each honoree is selected from thousands of women in their field. They are chosen based on outstanding accomplishments, leadership and service and will nationally represent their industry in the "Women of Excellence" Registry.

Chaya has 14 years of experience in the area of tax law. As Attorney for Kundra & Associates, P.C., she is responsible for business management, litigation, and advisement. Kundra & Associates, P.C. is an international law firm focusing on tax litigation, current tax controversies as well as the prevention of future controversies. The firm's clients include businesses, non-profit entities, entrepreneurs and individuals seeking legal tax and financial counseling.

Chaya academic accomplishments include completing her Juris Doctorate from Washington College of Law at American University and her Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Loyola College. She attributes her success to working in a team environment and loving what she does as well as family support and hard work. Chaya is affiliated with the American Bar Association and the Maryland Tax Bar Association.

In her spare time, Chaya enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. She performs charity work through Green Peace, the National Geographic and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Chaya was interviewed by Fox 5 News for the segment Maryland Comptroller's Office Names Top 50 Tax Defaulters, regarding state of Maryland officials seeking more than $6 million from delinquent taxpayers. She was also recently named as a Maryland Super Lawyer and will be displayed in the 2009 Maryland Super Lawyers magazine.

It is an honor to welcome Chaya Kundra as Woman of the Year in Tax Law in the National Association of Professional and Executive Women Registry for "Women of Excellence".

Classes, Seminars, Publications and Interviews
Interviewed by Fox 5 News for the segment Maryland Comptroller's Office Names Top 50 Tax Defaulters, regarding state of Maryland officials seeking more than $6 million from delinquent taxpayers - August 2007
The Update on State & Federal Collection Efforts Tax Law Section CLE October 7, 2009
The Update on Employment Taxes - ABA CLE Seminar September 25, 2009
Collection Due Process; Why, When and Taking it to Court District of Columbia Bar February 3, 2009
Preparer Penalties, Maryland Advanced Tax Institute, Panelist - November 3, 2008
Federal Tax Practice and Procedure Update, Maryland Advanced Tax Institute, Panelist - November 3, 2008
Taxation on Discharge of Indebtedness, Montgomery County Bar Foundation, Panelist and Moderator - September 17, 2008
IRS Fails to Nab Payroll Cheats - FinancialWeek.com - August 25, 2008
Worker Classification/Responsible Party, MD State Bar Annual Meeting - June 2008
Important Income Tax Aspects of Bankruptcy & Foreclosure, Montgomery County Bar - April 4, 2008
Ethical Considerations in a Buy/Sell Business April 2008
Preparer Penalties 2008 Montgomery County Bar Spring 2008
Important Income Tax Aspects of Marriage & Divorce - November 14, 2007
Life Cycle of a Federal Tax Controversy - JOURNAL OF TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE - December 2006 - January 2007
Taxation Section Monthly Newsletter for the Montgomery County Bar Association 2006
The Nuts & Bolts of Payroll Taxes -2006
Pass-through Entities - 2006
Life Cycle of a Federal Tax Controversy - Maryland Bar Journal - November 2006
Tax Increase and Reconciliation Action of 2005 HR 4297
Federal Tax Practice and Worker Classification Seminar - 2005
The IRS Dirty Dozen Tax Schemes 2005
Annual Program on Tax Updates for MD State Bar Annual Meeting - 2005-2008
How to Stay out of the IRS Frying Pan September 28, 2004

Areas of Practice

• Taxation Law
• Administrative Law
• Asset Protection
• Business Organizations
• Civil and Criminal Tax Litigation
• Closely Held Business Taxation
• Corporate Tax Issues
• Divorce Tax
• Employment Law -- Employee
• Employment Law -- Employer
• Estate Planning
• International Tax Law
• IRS Audits
• Tax Litigation & Appeals
• Tax Controversies and Collections
• Tax Fraud

West Practice Categories

Banking & Finance Law, Business & Commercial Law, Consumer Protection, Debtor/Creditor, Trademarks, International Taxation, Tax Increment Financing, Taxation Law, Corporate Taxation, Estate & Gift Taxation, Excise Taxes, Income Taxation, Payroll Taxes, Property (Ad Valorem) Taxes, Sales & Use Taxes

Bar Admissions

• Maryland
• U.S. District Court District of Maryland
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
• U.S. Tax Court
• U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Alan J. Goldstein American Inns of Court (Member)
• American Bar Association, Civil and Criminal Penalties (Member)
• American Bar Association, Section of Taxation (Member)
• Fee Dispute Committee for Montgomery County (Co-Chairperson)
• Indian American Bar Association (Member)
• Maryland State Bar Association (Co-chair for Membership of the Tax Section)
• Maryland State Bar Tax Section: Tax Controversy Study Group (Member)
• Montgomery County Bar Association (Chairperson of the Tax Section)
• Montgomery/Prince George's County Tax Study Group (Member)
• Women's Bar Association of Maryland (Member)

Honors and Awards

• Named NAPEW "Woman of the Year" in Tax Law

Classes and Seminars

• Federal Tax Practice and Procedure, Maryland Advanced Tax Institute - Panelist, November 3, 2008
• Preparer Penalties, Maryland Advanced Tax Institute - Panelist, November 3, 2008
• Important Income Tax Aspects of Bankruptcy & Foreclosure, Montgomery County , MD Bar Foundation - Panelist and Moderator, September 17, 2008

Education

• American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia
  Juris Doctor

Address

110 North Washington Street
Suite 406
Rockville, MD 20850

Phones

(301) 424-7585

Faxes

(301) 424-7047

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Websites

http://www.kundrataxcontroversy.com
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