Senior Tax Counsel

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Mariano is Senior Tax Counsel at McLaughlinQuinn, where he advises individuals, business owners, and entities on federal and state tax matters. His practice focuses on business and transactional tax planning, including acquisitions and dispositions, partnership and LLC structures, real estate transactions, and other complex business and investment matters. He advises clients on structuring transactions to take advantage of specific provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and other tax rules, with a focus on practical strategies that align with business and financial objectives.

Mariano also represents taxpayers in tax controversies involving the IRS and state taxing authorities, including federal tax examinations, administrative appeals, collection matters, and tax litigation. He has helped clients resolve significant tax disputes and avoid or reduce substantial liabilities for taxes, penalties, and interest.

Before joining McLaughlinQuinn, Mariano served as a Trial Attorney with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, where he represented the government in federal tax litigation. He also practiced tax controversy and tax planning at leading national accounting and advisory firms and in private practice. This combination of government, accounting, and private-practice experience enables Mariano to approach tax matters from multiple perspectives and to help clients identify opportunities, anticipate potential tax issues, and effectively address disputes when they arise.

Bar Memberships:

• Massachusetts
• U.S. District Court—Massachusetts
• United States Tax Court

Education:

• University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, J.D.
• Suffolk University, B.A. Government