Attorney Edgar A. Darden has spent more than 25 years in the practice of tax, law, accounting and finance. Graduating from one of the most prestigious law schools in the country, Georgetown Law, Mr. Darden went on to work for two of the world’s leading public accounting firms, Arthur Andersen and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

Mr. Darden enjoys working with individuals, high net worth individuals, small businesses, and large businesses and large business structures.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE 

Reliable, detail-oriented attorney with specialties in tax returns, tax law research, and IRS negotiations. Extensive knowledge of I.R.C., treasury regulations, accounting principles, and accounting practices. Broad-based experience in all aspects of tax accounting, financial accounting, and financial management. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and various tax preparation software programs. Patient and effective when working with a wide range of personalities. Well organized with the ability to meet deadlines. Accomplishments include:

  • Amended 2004 Form 1120-S (Subchapter S Corporation), 2004 Form 1040 (Individual Income Tax Return), 2003 Form 1040, and prepared Form 1045 (Net Operating Loss Carry back and Application for Tentative Refund) to save client over $760,000 in past due taxes.
  • Negotiated settlement agreement with IRS Revenue Officer regarding past due employment taxes in excess of $2,000,000, saving corporate client from bankruptcy.
  • Negotiated and prepared IRS subordination agreement (IRS Publication 1153) allowing taxpayer to secure refinancing and reduce his tax liability by $600,000.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Darden Law Group, LLC, Tax Attorney 10/05-Present
Washington DC and Maryland 

  • Prepare simple to complex tax returns for individuals and small businesses
  • Represent clients undergoing IRS tax audits
  • Represent clients at Collection Due Process (CDP) Hearings
  • Draft Revenue Ruling Requests and Collection Action Appeals (CAPs)
  • Negotiate settlements between IRS and clients
  • Prepare international and non-resident tax returns
  • Perform corporate, partnership, LLC, and individual tax planning, research, and compliance
  • Advise and counsel start-up and small businesses

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Tax Manager Consultant 01/08 – 04/08
Tyson’s Corner, VA 

  • Prepared tax returns for high net worth individuals
  • Drafted legal memos regarding mergers and acquisitions, including excess loss accounts, phantom income and disregarded entities
  • Performed tax law research and writing using BNA, Checkpoint, Lexus and CCH research software

WTAS, Inc., Tax Manager Consultant 08/07 – 12/07
Tyson’s Corner, VA 

  • Drafted tax law memos regarding:
  • mergers and acquisitions including IRC Sections 368, 361, and FAS 109,
  • debt/equity classification and ratios,
  • international tax issues defining “Permanent Establishment”, and
  • IRC section 163(j) interest issues
  • Researched international tax law treaties and applied treaty provisions to client issues

ZKD, Inc., Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 10/02 – 10/05 
Arlington, VA 

  • Owned ZKD, Inc., which grew from $70,000 in revenue to $24 million in revenue in three years
  • Created accounting department and company infrastructure at start-up
  • Identified, recommended and implemented accounting and internal control improvements to executive management based on analysis of company operations, policies and procedures
  • Applied solid organization, communication and problem-solving skills to increase the efficiency of the company and its overall value
  • Managed internal and external financial statements and tax returns
  • Supervised general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, capital budgeting, and accounting software selection, maintenance, and modernization
  • Managed accounting staff, including controller, accounting manager, accounts payable clerk, and various accounting clerks
  • Led strategic planning regarding financial strategy and implementation
  • Performed duties of general counsel and legal advisor throughout ZKD, Inc.’s start-up period
  • Executed sale of ZKD, Inc. on September 30, 2005

Darden Law Group, LLC, Tax Attorney 03/98-10/02
Washington DC and Maryland 
Performed same duties and responsibilities as previously shown in Darden Law Group.

Arthur Andersen LLP – Tax Consultant 01/96 – 02/98 
Washington, DC

  • Specialized in corporate and international tax planning, consulting, and compliance
  • Developed leadership, communication, organizational, problem resolution, and team-building skills essential to improve the profitability of the firm
  • Prepared federal and state tax returns for domestic multi-tiered subchapter-S and subchapter-C corporations, partnerships, and LLCs: Forms 1120S, 1120, & 1065
  • Prepared returns reflecting IRC Section 1031 exchanges (Like-kind Exchanges)
  • Drafted opinion letters analyzing domestic and international income tax consequences of proposed corporate restructuring and capitalization strategies
  • Member of Diversity Focus Group – Arthur Andersen LLP
  • Elected to Chairman of Staffing and Communications Subcommittee, member of steering committee responsible for assessing and developing firm’s macro policies
  • Drafted extensive Alumni Survey focusing on minority retention and professional development

EDUCATION 

Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC 
JD, May 1994 and LLM -Tax, May 1996 

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 
BS – Accounting 1990, BS – Finance 1991 (Double major)

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES 

Maryland State Bar Association

United States Tax Court