Mr. Sweeney is a Tax Attorney with 40 years of experience in the areas of Tax Law, both Federal & State, including Representation before the IRS and various State Taxing Agencies.
Mr. Sweeney is an accomplished attorney with a distinguished career that includes a rich background in tax law and a remarkable tenure at Arthur Andersen's State and Local Tax Practice, including serving as the Northeast Region Practice Leader and a National Office subject matter expert, where he shared a wealth of experience and expertise in State and Local Tax law.
Based in the Palm Beaches and Martin County, Florida his focus is the practice of Tax Law, with an emphasis on Representing & Defending Taxpayers before the IRS and various State Tax Authorities.
- He was an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center and Fordham University.
- He is a leader in providing Tax Advice and providing Tax Defense Representation to clients before the IRS and State Tax Authorities including:
- Representation during Tax Audits & Tax Appeals
- Conducting state tax credit reviews and
- Preparing refund claims
Admissions
- Mr. Sweeney is admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. and the States of Maryland & New York.
Prior to joining Marini & Associates, P.A.
- Sweeney was with Arthur Andersen (Andersen), in New York and concentrated his practice in state and local tax issues and representation before various State Tax Authorities.
- Was part of Andersen’s National tax office, Washington DC, where he led a team that conducted state and local tax minimization studies.
Education.
- Bachelor of Science, Fairfield University, Fairfield Connecticut 1975
- Masters in Accounting, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University 1979
- Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center 1986
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