An Associate with Jones Day, Ben Jacobs practices primarily in the area of federal income tax, representing clients with respect to cross-border reorganizations, withholding and reporting obligations, and claims of treaty benefits. He also advises pro bono clients with respect to securing and maintaining tax-exempt status under Section 501.
While in law school, Ben represented indigent clients before the IRS and the U.S. Tax Court as a student attorney with the Janet R. Spragens Federal Tax Clinic, assisting them with tax controversy and collections matters.
Education:
LL.M., New York University (2014)
J.D., American University (2012) magna cum laude
B.A., History, Gettysburg College (2009)
Tax Management Portfolios™
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Tax Aspects of Restructuring Financially Troubled Businesses (Portfolio 541)
This Portfolio analyzes the tax implications when a business chooses to restructure its debts as an alternative to foreclosure or bankruptcy.