Brian Masterson advises clients with respect to state and federal tax planning, tax controversy matters, mergers and acquisitions, and structuring strategic business relationships, such as joint ventures and partnerships. Mr. Masterson represents public, closely-held and venture-financed companies, REMICs, partnerships, limited liability companies and sole proprietors.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Masterson was a senior tax consultant with Arthur Andersen LLP. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). Given his experience in public accounting and understanding of accounting related issues, Mr. Masterson's practice also includes teaming with other lawyers in the firm to conduct investigations of public companies.
Activities
Mr. Masterson has appeared on several panels at ABA Tax Section meetings. He also lectures and writes frequently on federal income tax issues affecting pass through entities and real estate transactions.
Industries
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Servicing
Emerging Companies: Venable Venture Services
News
February 14, 2012, Bloomberg BNA interviews Brian Masterson and Michael Bloom on entity-level taxes on unincorporated businesses
January 13, 2012, Brian Masterson quoted in Bloomberg BNA on DC's unincorporated business tax
December 17, 2010 Brian Masterson takes part in WDCEP DoingBusiness2.0 Workshop
January 6, 2010, Venable Names Six Attorneys to Partnership
February 25, 2008, Venable M&A clients included in four of Washington Technology's 10
September 18, 2007, Venable Adds Three Federal Contractor M&A Transactions to 2007 Tally
Publications
January 2012, 2011, Tax Filing Season - Important Reporting Information for CPAs
Charles K. Kolstad, Alan J. Epstein, Michael D. Foster, Brian S. Masterson, Norman Lencz
Tax Bulletin
September-October 2011, When Making Gifts of Partnership Interests, Don't Forget About Code Sec. 704(e)
Stefan F. Tucker, Norman Lencz, Brian S. Masterson
Journal of Passthrough Entities
September-October 2010, "Are You At Risk? DROn't Bet on It"
Stefan F. Tucker, Norman Lencz, Brian S. Masterson
Journal of Passthrough Entities
September-October 2009, Purchaser of Discounted Debt - Beware of 'Significant Modifications'
Stefan F. Tucker, Norman Lencz, Brian S. Masterson
Journal of Passthrough Entities
May 25, 2006, Frequency May 25, 2006
Frederick M. Joyce, Brian S. Masterson
Frequency
April 18, 2006, Taxpayers Should File Refund Claims for Excise Taxes on Toll Telephone Service
Frederick M. Joyce, Brian S. Masterson
2006, Co-author, "Tax Planning for Related Party Sales of Real Estate"
Brian S. Masterson
22 Tax Mgmt. Real Estate J. 79
April 27, 2005, Congressional Scrutiny of Tax-Exempt Entities Broadens
Brian S. Masterson, Samuel Olchyk
Healthcare Alert
2005, Co-author, "Practical Guide for Compliance with Circular 230 and the Reportable Transaction Disclosure Framework Post-AJCA"
Brian S. Masterson
46 Tax Mgmt. Mem. 155
September 8, 2003, Current Developments in Subchapter C--Public Guidance in Lieu of Private Guidance and Selected Step Transactions Guidance
Susan T. Edlavitch, Brian S. Masterson
BNA Tax Management Memorandum
June/July 2003, The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003: What Businesses and Investors Need to Know
Brian S. Masterson, Samuel Olchyk
2000, Collecting Sales and Use Tax on Electronic Commerce: E-confusion or E-collection
Brian S. Masterson
79 N.C. L. Rev. 203
Events/Speaking Engagements
Mr. Masterson is engaged in the following teaching roles:
· Adjunct Professor, Lipscomb University, Master of Accountancy Program
· Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M. (tax) program
· Guest Lecturer, University of Michigan Law School and American University Washington College of Law
He also speaks regularly on topics pertaining to real estate, tax and business transactions, including:
Past Events
April 25, 2012 - April 27, 2012, ACG InterGrowth 2012
Charles J. Morton, Jr., Frank M. Gasparo, W. Bryan Rakes, Scott E. Gluck, Samuel Olchyk, Brian S. Masterson, Christopher E. Condeluci, The Honorable Bart Stupak
October 12, 2011, "Preparing Your Middle-Market Company for a Sale," hosted by Venable LLP Charles J. Morton, Jr., Paul T. Kaplun, A. Christopher Sega, Brian S. Masterson, James P. Dvorak
2010, "Maximizing Tax Benefits in Real Estate," Professional Education Broadcast Network
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November 12, 2009, "An Update from Washington: Upcoming Tax and Estate Law Changes," hosted by Venable Susan T. Edlavitch, Jeffrey K. Gonya, Brian S. Masterson, Brian J. O'Connor, Samuel Olchyk
2009, "Admitting New Partnership Members: Tax and Non-Tax Considerations," Professional Education Broadcast Network
Brian S. Masterson
January 7, 2009, "Classification of Partnership Liabilities - Is it Recourse or Nonrecourse?" DC Bar Meeting
Brian S. Masterson
May 2008, "Estate Planning for S Corporations" at the ABA Tax Section May Meeting
Brian S. Masterson
2008, "Recourse or Nonrecourse? A Simple Question" at the ABA Tax Section Fall Meeting
Brian S. Masterson
2007, "Preserving Capital Gains: Dealer/Developer Issues" at the Last Wednesday Teleconference Series
Brian S. Masterson
2007, "Goodwill in Real Estate Transactions" at the ABA Tax Section Midyear Meeting
Brian S. Masterson
July 12, 2006, Faculty, "Like-Kind Real Estate Exchanges," Lorman Educational Services
Brian S. Masterson
2005, "Hot Topics in Real Estate Taxation" at the ABA Tax Section Midyear Meeting
Brian S. Masterson
2005, "Condominium Conversion and Development Issues" at the ABA Tax Section Fall Meeting
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