Mr. E. Rhett Buck

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Biography

Publications and Seminars: Individual and Small Business Income Tax Seminar (2000 - 2024, IRS Administrative Appeals (5/22/2015), Bankruptcy Tax Issues (2012-2015), Technical Editor, AICPA Individual Income Tax Course (2001-2013); Representing Non-Filers, Texas State Bar Tax Section, August 29, 2007; Tech Editor, AICPA Corporate Income Tax Course (2010 - 2012); Non-Resident Returns, University of Houston (2000 - 2014); Property Tax Legal Defenses, HC-TSCPA, March 2, 2004; Tax Simplification Policy, Houston Tax Forum, August 27, 2002; S Corporation Franchise Tax Conversions, Houston Tax Forum, June 6, 2002; Tax Law Issues, Daily Court Review, Houston, Texas, 1998; Tax Law Tips Columnist, Texas Law Reporter, 1995-1996. Choice of Entity and Business Formation, Thompson Pub, 1994; Coping with New Texas Taxes, Today's CPA, March 1992; Estate Annuity Valuation, Houston CPA Forum, Sep 1990.

Fellow, College of State Bar of Texas.
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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Tax Law
  • Business Law
  • Probate
  • Estate Planning
  • Tax Audits
  • Tax Planning
  • Estate and Gift Taxation
  • Business Formation
  • Wills
  • Trusts

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Texas, B.A., Navy ROTC - 2nd Lt. USMC, 1972; Pepperdine University, M.S.A., 1977; Pepperdine University, Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society, 1977; University of Texas, M.P.A., Honor Student, 1985
Law School Attended:
South Texas College of Law, J.D., Order of Lytae Honor Student, 1991
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, Texas; 1992, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; 1994, U.S. Tax Court; 2009, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas; 2015, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Memberships:
Houston Bar Association (Member, Taxation Section); State Bar of Texas (Member, Taxation Section); American Association of Attorney-CPAs (Texas Chapter); Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (Member); Houston Chapter of CPAs (Member, Taxation Committees).
Military:
Captain, USMC
Languages:
Spanish
Reported Cases:
Barton v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 2005-97 (U.S. Tax Court, May 3, 2005);
Guest v. Cochran, 993 S.W.2d 397 (Tex. Civ. App.- Houston, 1999);
Watson v. Commissioner, T.C. Summ 2014-108 (U.S. Tax Court, Dec 8, 2014)
ISLN:
912810568

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (28 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/30/26 in Taxation

    I have known Rhett for 20 years. We met in court. I was an ad litem and he was opposing counsel. I quickly developed a friendship, respect and admiration for his expertise in the field of taxation and he is my to go referral source for anything perta... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/23/23 in Taxation

    I have been referring clients to Rhett for tax issues for some time. He has been professional and competent in address the client's issues..

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/03/20 in Tax Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/19/18 in Taxation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 02/02/15 in Tax Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 02/02/15 in Bankruptcy

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/29/15 in Tax Controversies

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/29/15 in Tax Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/27/15 in Tax Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/23/15 in Estate and Gift Taxation

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Client Champion

We fought the IRS for years, including IRS audits and negotiating with the Offer Dept.. Rhett was able to get an excellent Offer in Compromise for less than 2% of a very substantial amount owed.

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