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Sherman J. Taylor

About

Sherman J. Taylor is a seasoned tax attorney and Certified Public Accountant with a proven track record of delivering comprehensive tax advisory, compliance, and litigation services. With over a decade of experience, Sherman has represented clients in various phases of tax resolution before the IRS, state revenue agencies, and in the U.S. Tax Court.

Previously, as the Senior Partner and Managing Tax Attorney at S James Taylor and Associates PLLC, Sherman successfully navigated complex tax issues for small businesses and high-net-worth individuals, offering strategic advice on tax regulations and financial management. In this role, he was instrumental in developing trial strategies, drafting legal documents, and providing expert tax counsel on a broad spectrum of financial management issues.

In addition to his legal practice, Sherman served as the Senior Partner at SRT Consulting, LLC, where he provided tax compliance and advisory services, including financial statement audits and due diligence for multi-million-dollar mergers and acquisitions. His dual qualifications as an attorney and CPA enabled him to offer a holistic approach to tax planning and dispute resolution, ensuring that his clients received the highest level of expertise and support.

Career Highlights

  • Successfully negotiated over $1 million in tax settlements with the IRS and state tax authorities.
  • Led multi-office teams in delivering comprehensive tax and financial services to clients.
  • Provided expert tax advice for multi-million-dollar mergers and acquisitions.
  • Guest lecturer on Tax and Marijuana Law at the University of Toledo School of Law.
  • Sole evaluator of financial sections for the City of Pontiac, Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Program.

Associations

  • Michigan Bar Association
  • Maryland Bar Association
  • American Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants

Practice Areas

Tax LawCorporate Law
Sub-practice areas
Tax Controversies and Disputes, Mergers and Acquisitions

Admitted Jurisdictions

  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • United States Tax Court

Education

  • Juris Doctor (JD), David A. Clarke School of Law, Washington, D.C.
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Taxation, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI

Languages

  • English

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