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A former Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Jennifer Benda is an experienced tax attorney who handles tax controversy and income tax planning and compliance matters. She serves as a steadfast advocate for clients, developing relationships with IRS personnel and IRS Appeals and state departments of revenue, and leverages these relationships to successfully resolve her clients’ tax matters. While Jennifer recognizes that out-of-court solutions can be more beneficial to her clients, she is prepared to take cases to court when necessary to ensure her clients are treated fairly. Jennifer has developed a niche advising and defending businesses in the cannabis industry with tax related matters. In addition, her decade-long tenure as a CPA prior to entering the legal field enables her to provide additional benefits to clients in cases involving valuation or accounting issues and to effectively solve complicated tax issues. Jennifer has been ranked by Chambers USA in three practice areas: Nationwide Cannabis Law: Corporate/Transactional practice; Nationwide Cannibis Law: Western United States; and Colorado Tax Law. She is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. In addition, in 2021 and 2022 she was named Top Marijuana Lawyer by 5280 Magazine. Further, she is a frequent speaker nationwide on the topic of Cannabis Law and Taxation. Education George Washington University Law School (J.D., with honors, 2005) Texas A&M University - Mays Business School (M.S. in Accounting (Tax), 1995) Texas A&M University (B.B.A. in Accounting, 1995) Contact info:T [email protected] Click here to visit website
Justin Jones
I hired Jennifer Benda to assist with an IRS audit concerning my small business's deductions. Her background as a CPA and tax attorney was immediately evident and valuable; she understood the nuances of the tax code and was able to effectively challenge the auditor's initial findings. Her technical knowledge is solid, and she was a steadfast advocate in our correspondence with the IRS, ultimately securing a favorable resolution. However, the experience was not without its frustrations. There were periods of several days where I received no response to my emails, which added to my stress during the process. While her legal work was competent, managing client expectations and providing more consistent updates would elevate her service significantly. For straightforward tax controversy matters, she is capable, but be prepared to sometimes follow up more than you might expect.
