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Lance E. Rothenberg

Lance E. Rothenberg

Attorney focusing on Tax Controversy & Multistate State and Local Taxation
  • Tax Law
  • District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York
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Biography

I am Lance Rothenberg, the founder of Rothenberg Tax Law, LLC, a boutique firm dedicated to federal and state tax controversy, IRS representation, and multistate SALT consulting. I provide guidance to a diverse clientele, ranging from Fortune 100 companies and high-net-worth individuals to small and midsize businesses. My areas of assistance include tax audits, appeals, collection defense, and issues related to nexus and state tax residency, such as domicile, statutory residency, and allocation.

Before establishing my own firm, I practiced at premier international law firms in New York and Washington, DC, and most recently led Tax Controversy Services at a national accounting firm. I have extensive experience representing clients before various tax authorities, including in particular the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, New York City Department of Finance, and New Jersey Division of Taxation.

My focus areas encompass residency audit defense, sales and use tax, remote worker taxation, responsible person assessments, unfiled returns, business taxes, and multistate tax consulting. I am committed to leveraging my deep experience to deliver a client-focused approach in resolving complex tax matters.

Please visit my website: www.rothenbergtaxlaw.com

Practice Area
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Income Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Billing: We generally bill by the hour. Please use our Intake Form to contact the office and discuss the specifics of your situation. The first 15 minutes are free. Beyond that, consultations are billed and provide strategic, actionable tax advice tailored to your matter.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
ID Number: 478769
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New Jersey
New Jersey Courts
ID Number: 037402002
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 4460317
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Founder & Managing Attorney
Rothenberg Tax Law, LLC
Current
Tax Controversy (Federal, State, Local); State & Local Tax (New York, New Jersey, Multistate)
Practice Leader, Tax Controversy Services
CohnReznick LLP
State & Local Tax
Senior Associate Attorney
Hodgson Russ, LLP
State & Local Tax
Senior Associate Attorney
McDermott, Will & Emery
State & Local Tax
Education
The George Washington University
Honors: Graduated Cum Laude
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American University Washington College of Law
J.D.
Honors: Graduated Cum Laude; and Awarded "Lura E. Turley Prize" for the best student work published in the Law Review
Activities: Janet R. Spragens, Federal Tax Clinic; and Law Review, Articles Editor
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New York University School of Law
LL.M. | Taxation
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Professional Associations
New York State Bar
Member
Current
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New Jersey State Bar
Member
Current
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New York City Bar
Member, State & Local Tax Committee
Current
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American Bar Association
Member, Tax Section
Current
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USA 500 Club
Member
Current
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Speaking Engagements
2025 New York State Tax Update (upcoming), Virtual
Halfmoon Education
State Tax Law Training for Pro Bono Volunteers (upcoming), Virtual
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
New York and New Jersey Tax Controversy Update, 2025 International and Domestic Tax Controversy Seminar, Bergen Community College, NJ
Agostino & Associates, PC
Panel Moderator
How to Handle a Tax Audit: Tips and Traps from the Trenches, Tech Session, Staten Island, NY
NYSSCPAs
May-Day! May-Day! I've Paid Too Much In Taxes: How Business Owners Can Keep More Of What They Earn, Virtual
Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ)
State Taxation Update, Bergen Community College, NJ
NJCPA - Bergen County Chapter
Residency Audits and Hot Topics, Wyckoff, NJ
Estate Planning Council of Bergen County
2024 New York Tax Update, Virtual
Halfmoon Education
The ABCs of Worker (Mis-)Classification, Tech Session, Staten Island, NY
NYSSCPAs
State Tax Residency Audit Defense, 2024 International and Domestic Tax Controversy Seminar, Bergen Community College, NJ
Agostino & Associates, PC
Responsible Person Trust Fund Taxation, Virtual
New York City Bar, SALT Committee
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Social Media
Contact & Map
ROTHENBERG TAX LAW, LLC
13 1/2 James Street, #300
Morristown, NJ 07960
US
Telephone: (646) 693-3635
Fax: (646) 626-6385
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Midtown Manhattan by Appointment