Gary P. Bluestein
PARTNER
Gary P. Bluestein
PARTNER

Gary Bluestein, focuses his practice exclusively on tax representation. Prior to entering private practice, Gary served as a Senior Attorney for the Internal Revenue Service and was a Special Assistant United State’s Attorney. Gary was hired by the Department of Treasury through the Government’s Honors Program. During his Government Service, Gary represented the IRS in both the United States Tax Court and the United States Bankruptcy Court. He also served on several National Task Forces addressing IRS enforcement issues and received numerous Government Merit Awards for his work related thereto.
Gary is an Adjunct Professor of Tax Practice & Procedure at the University at Buffalo School of Law and has taught in the Canisius College’s Master in Tax Program. Gary frequently lectures and writes on a variety of topics relating to tax representation for numerous local and national professional groups. He is a member of the Erie County Bar Association, the Tax Committee and the Bankruptcy Committee, and serves on the Planning Committee for the Institute on Taxation. Gary has also made appearances on local television and radio shows and was named in Business First’s “Who’s Who in the Law” and in New York State Super Lawyers for his success in Tax Practice.
Gary is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the United States Tax Court, the Bankruptcy Court and the Western District Court for the State of New York. He received his Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law in May of 1984. Gary received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, cum laude, from the State of New York College at Albany in 1981.
More Articles from Gary P. Bluestein
Subchapter V Bankruptcy – A potential lifeline for struggling small businesses
By: Gary P. Bluestein The financial consequences of COVID-19 have been particularly difficult for a large number of American small businesses and with lockdowns accelerating in many states, many of ...
Read moreClient Privilege – When you have it & when you don’t may surprise you.
By: Gary P. Bluestein Many accountants incorrectly assume that their communications with their tax clients are always privileged and confidential. Unfortunately, sometimes tax cases can cross over ...
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We are proud to announce that our partner, Gary Bluestein, has received the Walmart Community Playmaker Award. He received this award in honor of his efforts to help the local community, including ...
Read moreCan you discharge your tax debt through Bankruptcy?
By: Gary P. Bluestein, Esq. The general view of most accountants and attorneys we talk to is that tax debt is not dischargeable in Bankruptcy. When we tell them that a tax debt may indeed be ...
Read moreThe Tax Alliance Conference (June 6-8, 2017)
WHEN: June 6-8, 2017 WHERE: Plano Centre, Dallas Texas Gary Bluestein Presenting Topic: Trust Fund Recovery Penalty vs. Criminal Charges Under Section 7202 To Register Visit: ...
Read moreNACBA Annual Convention (May 4-7, 2017)
WHEN: May 4-7, 2017 WHERE: Walt Disney World’s Dolphin Hotel Gary Bluestein Presenting Topics: Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy Advanced: Know the Code, Nuances & Strategies of taxes ...
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