Burton J. Haynes

Burton J. Haynes is a tax attorney at Haynes Tax Law who represents individuals and businesses in disputes with federal and state taxing authorities. His practice focuses on tax controversies, civil penalties, criminal tax investigations, and litigation before the United States Tax Court. He works with taxpayers dealing with IRS examinations, collections, investigations, and appeals. His background combines legal representation with financial analysis and experience inside federal tax enforcement.

Burton earned a B.A. in Business Administration, an M.B.A., and a law degree from the University of Maryland. He also attended MacMurray College, the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, and Georgetown University Law School. His legal and business education supports work that often requires a detailed understanding of financial records, tax obligations, accounting practices, and the legal procedures used to challenge government assessments and penalties.

Before entering private practice in 1981, Burton served as a Special Agent in the IRS Criminal Investigation Division in Baltimore. He now represents clients before the IRS Examination, Collection, Criminal Investigation, and Appeals divisions. He has also worked as a financial analyst and investigator in internal corporate investigations and litigation, testified as an expert witness for government and defense parties, and advised on tax issues arising in divorce and bankruptcy proceedings.

Burton J. Haynes was named Criminal Investigator of the Year by the Association of Federal Investigators in 1980. He has taught accounting and tax courses at the University of Maryland, Towson State University, and Loyola College. An author and frequent speaker on IRS representation, he brings investigative experience to tax disputes. He is licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia and works to help clients address complex tax problems through informed legal and financial analysis.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Burton J. Haynes, P.C. – Attorneys at Law
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar

Licensed State

• Maryland
• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Maryland
  Law degree
• University of Maryland
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration

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