Robert F. Thomas

Robert F. Thomas is a principal of Varin Thomas LLC in Boise whose practice focuses on personal and business tax issues, estate and asset-protection planning, probate, trust administration, tax-exempt entities, business formations, and partnership and corporate tax law. He also represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service and the Idaho State Tax Commission, combining planning work with representation in tax disputes and administrative matters.

Robert earned a B.S. from the University of Idaho in 1993 and received his J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law in 1998. He then completed an LL.M. in Taxation at the University of Washington College of Law in 1999. His advanced tax education supports a practice that requires close analysis of federal and state tax rules, entity structures, estate-planning objectives, and the administration of trusts and estates.

Thomas advises on wills, trusts, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and succession planning for family and closely held businesses. He counsels clients on entity choice, business formation, entity agreements, and buy-sell agreements and provides corporate and partnership tax advice. He also negotiates with the IRS and Idaho State Tax Commission in matters involving personal income, business income, and employment taxes.

Robert F. Thomas is admitted in Idaho and Washington and is a member of national and state bar organizations, including tax, probate, and trust groups. Before joining Varin Thomas, he was a partner at Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley LLP. His practice brings together tax planning, estate administration, business structuring, and controversy work to help clients address both immediate tax issues and long-term personal or business objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Varin Thomas LLC
• Member, Idaho State Bar
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Taxation, Probate & Trust Law Section of ISB

Licensed State

• Idaho
• Washington

Education

• University of Washington, College of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation
• University of Idaho
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Idaho
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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