Ronald A. Marini, J.D., LLM in Taxation

Mr. Marini concentrates his practice in the areas of International & Tax Law, Representation before the IRS and Other Tax Authorities, Asset Protection & Estate Planning.

During his 35 year career in International and Tax Law, he has represented a broad spectrum of International and Domestic Clients; including Fortune 500 companies, major non-U.S. businesses and numerous high net worth individuals.

Mr. Marini is a frequent lecturer and has authored numerous articles and several books including: “U.S. Portfolio Investments,” CCH International Tax Commentaries.

Mr. Marini successfully represented clients, at Appeals or in Court, in the following Tax Matters:

Over 50 - Large Case Audits (amount in dispute over $1MM)

Over 5 - Inter-Company Pricing Cases (Section 482)

Numerous Successful Representation s of taxpayers at IRS Appeals

Multiple Payroll Tax Collection Cases

Numerous Offer and Compromise Cases

Numerous Installment Payment Plans and

Land Mark Decision (never decided before) Limiting a States right to Tax (New Sea Escape Cruise, Ltd v. Department of Revenue, 823 So.2d 161 (Fla 4th DCA 2002), approved, 894 So.2d 954 (Fla 2005) reported in BNA DAILY TAX REPORT July 1, 2002).

Mr. Marini is admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. and is recognized as a Preeminent Lawyer (Top 5%), by Martindale Hubbell.

He is also a member of the Florida Bar, member of A.I.T.C. (Association of International Tax Consultants), and the Florida International Tax Group, which is an invitational only group, of the best International Tax Advisors in the State of Florida.  Mr. Marini is able to transact business in English and Italian.

Prior to forming Marini & Associates, P.A.

Mr. Marini was with Arthur Andersen & Co. (AA&Co.), in Miami, Florida and was listed as a firm-wide International Tax Specialist in AA&Co.’s Worldwide Directory.  Mr. Marini was 1 of 15 tax professionals, with whom AA&Co. recommended consulting with when advising clients on international tax issues. In addition AA&Co. considered Mr. Marini as an International Shipping Specialist.

Education.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 1979 Magna Cum Laude; Juris Doctor, Villanova University, School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 1982; and LLM (Taxation), University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida, 1985.

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