Steve Shashy, a former Trial Attorney for the US Department of Justice’s Tax Division, represents clients in tax controversies and advises on tax planning and compliance.
Steve draws on experience from both private practice and government service to bring valuable perspective on a wide spectrum of tax issues, including issues related to:
- Income taxes
- Estate and gift taxes
- Excise taxes
- Transfer taxes
- Employment taxes
- Tax-exempt organizations
- Tax procedure administration
- Sales and use taxes
- Property taxes
In his controversy practice, Steve engages with federal and state taxing authorities in administrative proceedings and litigates cases in US Tax Court, US District Courts, and other federal and state courts.
In his planning and compliance practices, Steve counsels clients about tax impacts and tax reporting requirements resulting from significant and complex financial events and decisions. He also helps clients navigate sensitive tax matters involving potential indications of fraud or criminal liability.
Before rejoining the firm, Steve served as a Trial Attorney for the DOJ’s Tax Division, where he represented the United States in all phases and aspects of affirmative and defensive civil tax litigation in US District Courts, US Bankruptcy Courts, and state courts. He was also hired to lead tax vetting as part of a US presidential candidate’s transition team.
A recognized leader at the firm, Steve has served on Latham’s global Training and Career Enhancement Committee (TACE) and as a Co-Chair of TACE’s First-Year Academy Subcommittee.
Beyond Latham, Steve serves on the Virginia Tax Study Group’s Steering Committee, the Virginia Conference on Federal Taxation’s Planning Committee, and the Virginia Bar Association Tax Section’s Governing Council, as well as on the Board of Directors for the Community Tax Law Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring access to legal services for low-income taxpayers in Virginia involved in federal or state disputes.