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Jonathan E. Strouse | Partner at Harrison & Held, LLPPartner
Jonathan E. Strouse
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Jonathan E. Strouse

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31 reviews

333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606

Tax Controversies and Litigation, Taxation, Tax Law and 6 more

About Jonathan E. Strouse

Mr. Strouse has represented thousands of taxpayers that cut across diverse boundaries including, but not limited to, trusts, estates, federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal members, municipal governments, foreign taxpayers, hedge funds, high-net-worth individuals, trustees of qualified ERISA plans including leveraged and non-leveraged ESOPs, accountants, not-for-profit and tax-exempt entities, TEFRA partnerships, individuals involved in Derivium transactions, and S and C corporations (publicly traded corporations as well as privately held). Mr. Strouse has represented a variety of taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service on a wide variety of collection, examination, and appeal matters including, but not limited to, listed transactions and other tax avoidance matters, foreign tax issues, "wealth squad" examinations, "Midco" and section 6901 transactions, valuation issues, domestic and offshore voluntary disclosures including streamlined filings, FBAR issues, the trading safe harbor pursuant to Section 864(b), information reporting issues, penalty matters pursuant to Sections 6662 and 6707A, mediation proceedings pursuant to Rev. Proc. 2009-44, transfer tax issues, and various other corporate, partnership, individual, employment, and excise tax matters.

 

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Taxation
Posted by anonymous
February 06, 2018
Hired Attorney
Tax Audits
Posted by anonymous
February 01, 2018
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Taxation
Posted by anonymous
January 23, 2018
Hired Attorney

He achieved superb results in contested tax case I retained him to handle..

Taxation
Posted by anonymous
January 18, 2018
Hired Attorney

Jonathan has been of great assistance to me and many members of our firm. He is a tremendous resource for discussing ideas. He always takes the time to review issues and discuss complicated tax matters in order to be sure that all parties involved understand the consequences of a course of action. We have recommended his services a number of times and he has always come through for us and our clients. The work product is always of a high quality and is provided in a timely manner

 
Corporate Law
Posted by anonymous
January 16, 2018
Hired Attorney

Very professional and knowledgeable in his field

Taxation
Posted by anonymous
January 15, 2018
Hired Attorney

JONATHAN IS VERY DEDICATED TO HIS CLIENTS. OUR FIRM WORKS WITH HIM ON ALL DIFFERENT TAX ISSUES. HE HAS A STRONG BACKGROUND IN IRS RESOLUTION.

Tax Audits
Posted by anonymous
January 15, 2018
Hired Attorney

Jonathan was very, knowledgeable, professional and responsive. He won our case with the IRS! What a relief. I recommend him to everyone who will listen!

Tax Audits
Posted by anonymous
January 15, 2018
Hired Attorney

Jonathan is an aggressive, no-nonsense attorney who has successfully represented my referral clients with very favorable outcomes. His knowledge of tax law and IRS procedures make him my go-to whenever someone I know has a problem to be resolved.

Taxation
Posted by anonymous
January 14, 2018
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Tax Audits
Posted by anonymous
January 14, 2018
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Great service was given. Jonathan is a most professional lawyer with creative thinking. Solved for me an issue that was many years with no solution.

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Areas of Law

  • Taxation 1
    • Tax Audits
  • Other 7
    • Tax Controversies and Litigation
    • Tax Law
    • Corporate Tax Controversies
    • Federal Tax Controversies
    • State Tax Controversies
    • Tax Litigation
    • IRS Audits

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Jonathan E. Strouse | Partner at Harrison & Held, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Transactions
    ​• Ralph Schwartz v. Commissioner: Docket No. 26833-16L (Trial not yet scheduled)

    ​• Phyllis Schwartz v. Commissioner: Docket No. 26831-16L (Trial not yet scheduled)

    • Anis Elahi & Seema Elahi v. Commissioner: Docket No. 20406-16 (Trial not yet scheduled)

    ​• Joseph Adulamy v. Commissioner: Docket No. 6606-16 (Trial not yet scheduled)

    • Hema's Kitchen, Inc. v. Commissioner: Docket No. 1738-16 (Trial not yet scheduled)

    • John & Jane Doe v. Commissioner: Docket No. 1908-16 (Trial not yet scheduled)

    • Estate of Elizabeth M. McLeod,et al. v. Commissioner: Docket No. 11715-15 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Old Town Pizza of Schaumburg, Inc. v. Commisioner: Docket No. 594-15 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Paul M. Goldberg v. Commissioner: Docket No. 026556-14 (Remanded back to IRS appeals prior to trial)

    • Amir Blich & Iris Blich v. Commissioner: Docket No. 009259-14 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Joseph P. Secunda v. Commissioner: Docket No. 003471-14 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Estate of Betty M. Daily, Deceased, Marilyne Edmondson, Executrix v. Commissioner: Docket No. 005725-13 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Estate of Betty M. Daily, Deceased, Donor, Marilyne Edmondson, Executrix v. Commissioner: Docket No. 005724-13 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Rene and Theresa Lopez-Guerreo v. Commissioner: Docket No. 021455-12L (Dismissed prior to trial)

    • Michael and Jennifer Puelo v. Commissioner: Docket No. 018996-12 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Lee Loudermilk v. Commissioner: Docket No. 12054-11 (Settled prior to trial)

    • John Doe v. Commissioner: Docket No. 012254-10L (Settled prior to trial)

    • John and Jane Doe v. Commissioner: Docket No. 012253-10L (Settled prior to trial)

    • Elizabeth Doucas v. Commissioner: Docket No. 012252-10L (Settled prior to trial)

    • Greg and Zena Smith v. Commissioner: Docket No. 20552-09L (Settled prior to trial)

    • Jane Doe v. Commissioner: Docket No. 7993-09L (Settled prior to trial)

    • John Doe v. Commissioner: Docket No. 7994-09L (Settled prior to trial)

    • Robert Perry v. Commissioner: Docket No. 22324-08L (Settled prior to trial)

    • Terri E. Fuhr v. Commissioner: Docket No. 8815-08 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Estate of Allan Shapiro, Deceased, Linda Shapiro, Executor v. Commissioner: Docket No. 7925-08 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Robert C. Pfahl, Jr. & Nancy L. Pfahl v. Commissioner: Docket No. 1743-07L (Settled prior to trial)

    • William A. & Diane Y. Morris v. Commissioner: Docket No. 051408-06 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Open Pantry Food Marts of Wisconsin, Inc. v. Commissioner: Docket No. 20217-06 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Estate of William Berenson, Deceased, Frieda Berenson, Executor v. Commissioner: Docket No. 20764-05 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Estate of Grace S. Jennings, Deceased, Hugh L. Myers, Executor: v. Commissioner: Docket No. 018411-05 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Terri Eleen Fuhr v. Commissioner: Docket No. 15822-05 (Settled post-trial)

    • John H. Perkins, Deceased, John H. Perkins, Jr. and Robert G. Perkins, Successors-in-Interest, et al. v. Commissioner: Docket No. 13153-05 (Settled prior to trial)

    • Estate of Doris F. Kahn, Deceased et al. v. Commissioner: Docket No. 12551-04 (Decided on summary judgment)

    • Carol C. Duncan v. Commissioner: Docket No. 13515-03 (Settled prior to trial)

    • J. Betram Moher v. Commissioner: 03474-99 (Settled prior to trial)

    Mr. Strouse has also represented taxpayers in the United States District Court, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the United States Courts of Appeal over the past several years relating to the following federal tax refund cases:

    • Estate of Florence W. Kirsch, deceased, Roberta K. Feldman, administrator v. United States Of America, Western District of New York, Rochester Division, Docket No. 6:16-CV-06599 (2016) (trial not yet scheduled)

    • ABC, Inc. v. United States of America, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, Docket No. 8:15-CV 1659 (2015) (trial not yet scheduled)

    • John Doe v. United States of America, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Docket No. 00-CV 635 (2012) (settled subsequent to appeal)

    • John Doe v. United States of America, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Docket No. 11-3500 (2012) (settled pre-oral argument)

    • Estate of Morton Liftin et. al., v. United States of America, United States Court of Federal Claims, Docket No. 1: 10-CV (2010); Published at 2011 WL 5395546 (Fed.Cl.) (Decided on cross-motions for Summary Judgment)

    • Estate of Morton Liftin et. al., v. United States, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Docket No. 2013-5103 (2013) (Decided June 10, 2014, 2-1 Opinion)

    • John Doe v. United States of America, United States Court of Federal Claims, Docket No. 11-908T (2011) (Settled prior to trial)

    • Blue Lake Rancheria and Blue Lake Rancheria Economic Development Corporation v. United States of America, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Docket No. 10-15519 (2010) (Summary judgment entered for taxpayer)

    • Avri and Marla Horowitz v. United States of America, Southern District of New York, Docket No. 10-Civ-7978 (2010) (Settled prior to trial)

    • Jay Horowitz and Carolyn Stankovich v. United States of America, Eastern District of New York, Docket No. 2:10-CV-04845 (2010) (Settled prior to trial)

    • United States of America v. William P. Doucas, et al., Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, Docket No. 8:10-CV-1998 (2010), (Settled prior to trial)

    • Vista Motors Inc., LLC v. United States of America, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Docket No. 1: 10-CV-0134 (2010) (Settled prior to trial)

    • Blue Lake Rancheria and Blue Lake Rancheria Economic Development Corporation v. United States of America: Northern District of California, San Francisco Division, Docket No. C-08-4206 (2008) (Summary Judgment entered for taxpayers as ordered by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit)

    • John Doe and Jane Doe v. United States of America, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Docket No. 2:05 CV 1282 (2005) (Post-trial proceeding settled)

    • Supreme Industrial Maintenance Corporation v. United States of America: Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Docket No. 96-CV-2950 (1996) (Settled prior to trial)

  • Additional Links
    http://www.harrisonheld.com/professionals/jonathan-e-strouse https://harrisonllp.com/professionals-jonathan-e-strouse/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
    1986, Wisconsin
    U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of Illinois
    Illinois
    U.S. Tax Court
    U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Ninth Circuits
    Memberships
    American Bar Association

    ABA Tax Section, Member, Court Procedure and Practice Committee
    Vice-Chair - Individual Tax and Family Taxation Committee

    Illinois CPA Society, Taxation Practice and Procedures Committee
    Bar Fellowship
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar
    U.S. Tax Court
    U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    All State Courts in Illinois
    All State Courts in Wisconsin
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
    U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Wisconsin Law School
    Class of 1986
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Wisconsin
    Class of 1978
    B.B.A.
    with distinction
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Public Accountant

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Jonathan E. Strouse was admitted in 1986 to the State of Wisconsin.
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    Jonathan E. Strouse is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Federal Claims, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and United States Tax Court.
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    Yes, Jonathan E. Strouse has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Jonathan E. Strouse attended University of Wisconsin Law School.

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