Scott A. Knott serves as Of Counsel at Ferraro Law, where he focuses his practice on representing whistleblowers in complex tax fraud and tax controversy matters. A nationally recognized figure in the tax whistleblower space, Mr. Knott was instrumental in founding Ferraro Law’s tax group in 2007, and he filed the firm’s first tax whistleblower claim—a program that now encompasses more than $1 billion in claims.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Knott has represented hundreds of clients before the IRS Whistleblower Office, U.S. Tax Court, and federal courts, recovering tens of millions of dollars in whistleblower awards and handling disputes involving tax refunds and deficiencies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. His client base includes high-net-worth individuals, foreign governments, multinational corporations, and disadvantaged taxpayers, reflecting his deep versatility and commitment to results at every level of representation.
Mr. Knott’s practice spans domestic and international tax issues, with significant experience across all phases of the tax controversy lifecycle—from IRS audits and appeals to whistleblower submissions, Court of Federal Claims and Tax Court litigation, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and pre-filing agreements. He personally oversees each stage of a case, maintaining direct client communication from initial whistleblower submission through resolution and appeal, including litigation over IRS award determinations.
In addition to civil matters, Mr. Knott has experience in criminal tax cases, representing whistleblowers in matters involving the IRS Criminal Investigation Division and the U.S. Department of Justice.
With a reputation for precision, discretion, and tenacity, Mr. Knott remains one of the most trusted attorneys in the country for navigating high-stakes tax whistleblower litigation.
