Denise Larson
- Seattle
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Denise advises clients on various tax-related issues, leveraging her knowledge in tax compliance, controversy resolution, and legal analysis.
Denise Larson focuses on estate and gift tax compliance and legal analysis, as well as tax controversy resolution. She is skilled in interviewing witnesses and has significant experience in IRS administrative and legal proceedings.
Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Denise held senior legal and policy positions at the IRS, where she wrote and presented estate and gift emerging issues, topics, and materials. She also collaborated with the IRS National Office on related regulations and rulings.
Areas of focus
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1989
- Whittier College, B.A., 1986
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
- U.S. Tax Court
Related Employment
- Internal Revenue Service, Seattle, WA, Attorney, 1991-2012; Lead Attorney, 2012-2023; Senior Estate & Gift Tax Policy Legal Specialist, 2023-2025
- Arthur Andersen and Co., Chicago, IL, Tax Attorney, 1989-1990
Professional Recognition
Special Act Award, Strategic Litigation, 2024
Lucite Award, for significant Tax Court Opinion, 2022
On the Job Instructor, Special Act Award, 2022
Team Leader, Multiple Management awards, 2021, 2022
Interview Training, Director of Exam Award, 2021
United States Department of Treasury, Outstanding Litigator, 2017
National Compliance Award, 2006