Finis Cowan
Experienced Tax Attorney
As a former CPA and active attorney with over 30 years of experience, Mr. Cowan understands tax problems and how to resolve them. He provides personalized service and attention to each client. You can be sure that you are in good hands.
If you have a serious tax problem, you need to an experienced, licensed tax practitioner in your community with a proven track record.
– by Finis Cowan,
Tax Attorney
Education
- Masters of Tax Law, LL.M. – University of Houston Law Center
- Juris Doctorate – Baylor College of Law
- Certified Public Accountant (retired) – State of Texas
Work Experience
- Finis Cowan Houston Tax Attorney, 2001 – present
- Mills Shirley LLP – Litigation Partner, 1991 – 2000
- Previous experience – Staff accountant
Professional Credentials
- Tax LLM, University of Houston
- Certified Public Accountant – State of Texas (retired)
- Peer Review Rating: AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 , Martindale.com
- Admitted to U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts of Texas (Southern and Eastern Districts), U.S. Court of Federal Claims and all Texas state courts
Fee Details
(b) * * * (2) A practitioner may charge a contingent fee for services rendered in connection with the Service’s examination of, or challenge to– (i) An original tax return; or (ii) An amended return or claim for refund or credit filed before the taxpayer received a written notice of examination of, or a written challenge to, the original tax return; or filed no later than 120 days after the receipt of such written notice or written challenge. The 120 days is computed from the earlier of a written notice of the examination, if any, or a written challenge to the original return. (3) A practitioner may charge a contingent fee for services rendered in connection with a claim for credit or refund filed solely in connection with the determination of statutory interest or penalties assessed by the Internal Revenue Service. (4) A practitioner may charge a contingent fee for services rendered in connection with a claim under section 7623 of the Internal Revenue Code. (5) A practitioner may charge a contingent fee for services rendered in connection with any judicial proceeding arising under the Internal Revenue Code.
Publications & Presentations
- Tax LLM, University of Houston
- Board Certified, Civil Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Certified Public Accountant – State of Texas (retired)
- Peer Review Rating: AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 , Martindale.com
- Admitted to U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts of Texas (Southern and Eastern Districts), U.S. Court of Federal Claims and all Texas state courts